Day Shift Technician

Randstad Construction and Property; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management service provider in Cambridge is seeking a Day shift building services maintenance technician to join their critical commercial maintenance team. Responsibilities include executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), responding to emergencies, and conducting routine checks on various systems. The ideal candidate should have a C&G/NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering and proven experience in commercial maintenance. A competitive salary and opportunity for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Certification in electrical/mechanical engineering is essential.
• Experience with commercial building services maintenance is required.
• Desirable experience in critical site maintenance like hospitals or data centers.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Respond rapidly to general reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine checks on low-voltage systems and lighting.
• Perform inspections on HVAC equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PPM execution

Fault finding

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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