Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Interaction Recruitment Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting a Facilities & Maintenance Technician for a well-established organisation in Kettering. The role is hands-on, covering general maintenance, site security, health and safety, and involves operating a FLT and occasional heavy lifting. Working hours rotate on a three-week pattern with on-call duties; salary up to £25,000 plus an on-call allowance, with 25-30 days leave depending on service; must have a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, site services or a similar hands-on role.

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 experience

DIY skills

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexible attitude

Safety awareness

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

As a Facilities & Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• 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, 11:0am - 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.

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