Facilities Maintenance Technician

GXO Logistics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves hands-on maintenance, including plumbing and electrical tasks, to ensure operational efficiency in the distribution centre. The ideal candidate should have a background in facilities maintenance and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package aimed at fostering employee satisfaction and growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or maintenance is essential.
• Must be RFQ Level 2 qualified.
• 18th Edition wiring certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Perform plumbing and small electrical tasks.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment is maintained.
• Join the on-call rota for out-of-hours issues.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Electrical tasks handling

Plumbing skills

Task prioritization

Flexibility in work hours

Education

RFQ Level 2 qualification

18th Edition wiring certification

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

Are you hands-on, practical, and ready to make a real impact? Do you enjoy solving problems and keeping things running smoothly? Are you looking for a role where you'll be supported to grow and develop your skills?

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician, to join our River Island contract based in Milton Keynes. You'll be a key part of our on-site Maintenance team, ensuring our distribution centre runs like clockwork. From plumbing and electrical work to keeping our mechanical handling equipment (MHE) in top condition, you'll be hands-on, proactive, and essential to our daily operations.

This is a full time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:00 till 16:00. After successful completion of probation, you will also have additional call out hours.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £27,248 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across the site
• Performing plumbing, small electrical tasks (lighting/wiring), and general site upkeep
• Supporting physical tasks such as digging footing or relocating equipment
• Ensuring all mechanical and electrical equipment is maintained and operational
• Joining the on-call rota (1 week in 3) to respond to urgent out-of-hours issues

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience within facilities or maintenance is essential
• RFQ Level 2 qualified, plus 18th Edition wiring
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks independently
• Willingness to cover out-of-hours call-outs

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.