Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities team of a well-established organisation based in Kettering.

This is a varied, hands-on position responsible for helping to ensure the organisation's sites are maintained in a safe, secure and efficient condition. The role covers general maintenance, facilities, site security and health and safety duties, making it an ideal opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, site services or a similar hands-on role.
• A practical approach with basic DIY and maintenance skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across different departments.
• The willingness to undertake training and become a qualified First Aider.
• The ability to undertake some manual handling and heavy lifting when required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general facilities, caretaking and maintenance duties
• Undertaking basic DIY, plumbing, painting and decorating
• Operating a FLT as required
• Completing toilet and facilities logs
• Opening and closing the site and maintaining site security
• Acting as a site key holder
• Responding to intruder and fire alarm call-outs
• Carrying out safety and maintenance checks on pool vehicles
• Conducting routine Health & Safety checks
• Supporting hospitality requirements when required
• Assisting with occasional heavy lifting and moving of equipment
• Working closely with colleagues across different departments to support the smooth running of the site

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Practical hands-on

Teamwork

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Location: Kettering, UK

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum + on-call allowance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift pattern

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities team of a well-established organisation based in Kettering.

This is a varied, hands-on position responsible for helping to ensure the organisation's sites are maintained in a safe, secure and efficient condition. The role covers general maintenance, facilities, site security and health and safety duties, making it an ideal opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on approach.

The Role

• Carrying out general facilities, caretaking and maintenance duties
• Undertaking basic DIY, plumbing, painting and decorating
• Operating a FLT as required
• Completing toilet and facilities logs
• Opening and closing the site and maintaining site security
• Acting as a site key holder
• Responding to intruder and fire alarm call-outs
• Carrying out safety and maintenance checks on pool vehicles
• Conducting routine Health & Safety checks
• Supporting hospitality requirements when required
• Assisting with occasional heavy lifting and moving of equipment
• Working closely with colleagues across different departments to support the smooth running of the site

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating three-week shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 5:30am - 1:30pm
• Week 2: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Week 3: Monday to Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm

There is also an on-call requirement one week in three, with an additional allowance paid for this.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, site services or a similar hands-on role
• A practical approach with basic DIY and maintenance skills
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A positive 'can-do' attitude
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships across different departments
• The willingness to undertake training and become a qualified First Aider
• The ability to undertake some manual handling and heavy lifting when required

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

• Salary of up to £25,000 per annum
• Additional on-call allowance
• 25-30 days' annual leave, dependent on length of service
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking

This is a great opportunity for a practical and reliable individual looking for a varied Facilities & Maintenance role within a well-established organisation in Kettering.