Distribution Site Technician

City Facilities Management Holdings Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City Facilities Management Holdings Ltd in Milton Keynes DC is seeking a Distribution Site Technician on a permanent basis. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across multiple site locations and act as the first line for maintenance issues.

The role includes fire alarm system maintenance, emergency lighting tests, compliance paperwork, and minor repairs within your technical remit. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am–5pm, with a 24/7 on‑call rota.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in electrical installation/maintenance.
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th edition) qualification.
• AM2 / 2391 testing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across site locations.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within agreed timescales and complete paperwork.
• Respond to service calls, assess requirements, and carry out repairs or escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed and up to date at all times.
• Work as part of a 24/7 call-out rota and communicate issues to site management.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Electrical testing

Technical repair skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

18th edition (City & Guilds 2382)

AM2 / 2391 testing & inspection

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Site Technician

Location: Milton Keynes DC

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Salary: £39,111.36 + £2k Shift Allowance (Inclusive of Standby Payment (1:4 x 13 Periods) + Overtime.

Job Purpose

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a number of site locations. You will be the first line in all maintenance issues throughout your allocated sites. You may be required to request specialist attendance following initial call out. The purpose of this role is to carry out technical repairs and PPM’s. You will ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and up to date at all times. All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with all Health and Safety legislation.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately.
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Deliver reactive and planned fire alarm system maintenance
• Conduct emergency lighting tests and repairs
• Follow purchase order process.
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Line Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
• Ensure that compliance documentation is completed and up to date at all times
• Advise the on-site customer (manager) of any repair and maintenance issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the site.
• Carry out surveys and complete reports as required by City management.
• Carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.
• Complete general repairs and maintenance to customer sites as designated by City management.
• Attend training courses as and where necessary and to ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical developments.
• Comply with the company Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and develop a good working relationship with City and customer employees
• You will be part of a 24/7 call out rota.
• Work with company and customer employees to ensure laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times
• Comply with any other reasonable request or instruction from the City management team

Financial Responsibility

• This role is responsible for logging material spending and purchasing.

People Responsibility

• This role is currently responsible for supervising AMT on technical works and PPM. This role is responsible for building good relationship with all colleagues and customers and has no direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NVQ Level 3/City and guilds 236 Part 1 + 2 or equivalent in electrical installation/Maintenance.
• City and Guilds 2382 / 18th editio
• AM2 / 2391 testing & inspection
• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, e.g. commercial ovens, dishwashers and microwaves