Facilities and Maintenance Technician

RSS Wessex Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cambridge is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems. This full-time role offers autonomy and a supportive environment, focusing on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and proven experience in maintenance roles. Excellent benefits include 25 days holiday and competitive overtime rates.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive overtime (X1.5 & X2)

Supportive, friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance or facilities role.
• Good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Understanding of UK health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption.
• Conduct inspections and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Coordinate specialist repairs and compliance inspections.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC understanding

Maintenance coordination

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Facilities management systems

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Technician|Cambridge|Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? If you’re looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Join a well-establishedmanufacturingbusiness where your technical skills will be valued and your contributions recognised. This is a permanent, full-time position offering stability and long-term career prospects.

As Facilities and Maintenance Technician, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy in managing your own workload and priorities
• A varied role covering electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems
• Opportunities to work with external contractors and service providers
• A supportive environment focused on safety and compliance
• Involvement in emergency response and planned maintenance activities

Other Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive overtime (X1.5 & X2)
• Being part of a close and tight knit team
• State of the artshopfloor designed for efficiency and precision
• Supportive, friendly work environment conducive to professional growth

As Facilities and Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine and reactive maintenance across the site
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption
• Conducting inspections and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Coordinating specialist repairs and compliance inspections
• Maintaining accurate logs, reports, and inventory records
• Monitoring building systems and reporting faults or inefficiencies

As Facilities and Maintenance Technician, your experience will include:

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance or facilities role
• Good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems
• Understanding of UK health and safety standards
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3)
• Experience with facilities management systems and RAMS

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or callScott at Rubicon for more information.

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