Day Shift Technician

Randstad Construction & Property; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable FM service provider is seeking a skilled building services maintenance technician for a day shift position in Cambridge. The role involves executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and handling reactive maintenance for electrical and mechanical services. Candidates should possess a C&G/NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering, with experience in commercial maintenance being essential. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on critical infrastructure upkeep within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial building services maintenance is essential.
• Must have C&G / NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Desirable: 17th/18th edition and C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Provide efficient response to reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine checks and minor repairs on electrical systems.

Skills

Experience in commercial building services maintenance

Basic fault finding and diagnostics

Knowledge of HVAC equipment

Education

C&G / NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering

17th/18th edition

C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection

Job description

I am working with an established, reputable FM service provider who are on the search for a Day shift building services maintenance technician to join a leading critical commercial maintenance team in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities

• PPM Execution: Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines on both electrical and mechanical building services assets.
• Reactive Maintenance: Provide efficient and rapid response to all general reactive maintenance tasks and emergency faults across the commercial site.
• Perform routine checks and minor repairs on low-voltage power distribution, sockets, switches, and final circuit wiring.
• Maintain and repair general lighting systems and conduct periodic checks on Emergency Lighting.
• Carry out essential first‑line maintenance and inspection on HVAC equipment (AHUs, FCUs), including filter changes and belt checks.
• Conduct routine checks on heating systems, pumps, and water supplies, logging pressures and temperatures.
• Fault Finding: Conduct basic fault finding and diagnostic checks across M&E systems to resolve minor issues and identify root causes for complex problems, escalating where necessary.
• Documentation: Accurately record all PPM activities, reactive work, and system readings in the site logbooks and/or Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to site safety protocols and relevant industry regulations for all maintenance activities.

Requirements

• C&G / NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering
• 17th/18th edition (desirable)
• C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection (desirable)
• Proven experience in commercial building services maintenance (essential)
• Critical site maintenance experience (hospital, data centre or similar (desirable)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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