Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Manchester Arndale; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company in East Midlands seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to assist in contract delivery. Responsibilities include conducting various maintenance tasks such as repairs, inspections, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience and strong communication skills, along with a full driving license. This is a full-time role with opportunities for overtime and career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression possibilities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance roles is preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FM team in delivering FM contracts.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks effectively.
• Plan minor works and assist with site compliance.

Skills

Previous Maintenance experience

Proven ability to use hand tools

Excellent communication skills

Full driving licence

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Main Purpose: To support the FM team in the delivery of the FM contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Replacing light tubes/emergency light batteries.
• Minor slab and paving repairs.
• Replacing digital locks, door closers, and door furniture.
• Conducting Fire Door visual inspections.
• Carry out fire alarm weekly activation and assist with site evacuations.
• Maintaining on site compliance books, including completing the daily/weekly/monthly checklists/documents.
• Using a PDA to close down assigned work orders within all SLA’s.
• Planning of minor works (access and time span).
• Minor building repairs, including painting.
• Winter maintenance, supplementary gritting and clearance of snow, as per gritting plan.
• Replacement of site stock/ordering of materials.
• Installing shelves and noticeboards, as required.
• Water hygiene run offs and temperature checks.
• Unblocking Basins and Toilets, providing before and after photographs to evidence the reason for blockage.
• Changing taps, carrying out minor plumbing repairs.
• Control and monitor subcontractors including inductions.
• Site housekeeping.
• Dealing with floods and spillages.
• Assisting with offloading and moving materials, as required.
• Carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance allocated by supervisor in a timely fashion and in line with daily working procedures.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and you will be expected to carry out any reasonable request within your skills base and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous Maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to use hand tools to carry out duties.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must hold a full driving licence.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
• 40 hours per week
• Multi-site location, primarily in Stapleford and Keyworth, but some travel across Greater Nottingham
• Overtime available, paid at time and a half

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a friendly business and a teamwork orientated team, and for someone who is looking to upskill, progress and make a career for themselves in Facilities Maintenance.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.