Facilities Maintenance Technician

Latitude Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Pension 5% employer contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Dental Insurance

Income Protection

Life Insurance

Cycle To Work Scheme

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing site in Portsmouth. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance with hands-on tasks across building maintenance and basic trades.

Ideal candidates will have practical maintenance skills, safety awareness and the ability to work independently, with CMMS experience considered advantageous. A wage in the £30k–£35k range is offered along with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• CMMS experience advantageous.
• Trade qualifications advantageous.
• Able to work independently.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building and facilities maintenance.
• Carry out minor plumbing, carpentry, decorating and basic electrical work.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues.
• Carry out routine inspections and identify faults or hazards.
• Support contractors and site works.
• Maintain clean, safe and functional facilities.
• Record maintenance activity in CMMS.
• Follow Health & Safety, COSHH and environmental procedures.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on skills

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the safe and efficient running of a leading manufacturing company based in Portsmouth. This is a hands‑on role covering both planned and reactive maintenance.

Main Duties

• General building and facilities maintenance.


• Minor plumbing, carpentry, decorating and basic electrical work.


• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues.


• Carry out routine inspections and identify faults or hazards.


• Support contractors and site works.


• Maintain clean, safe and functional facilities.


• Record maintenance activity using the CMMS system.


• Follow all Health & Safety, COSHH and environmental procedures.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in facilities or building maintenance or strong hands on skills with a relatable background.


• Practical skills across several maintenance disciplines.


• Good understanding of Health & Safety.


• Practical, proactive and able to work independently.


• Good problem-solving and communication skills.


• CMMS experience and relevant trade qualifications are advantageous.

Salary

£30K - £35K

Hours

8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Annual Holidays: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Pension Scheme: Company contributes 5% of basic annual salary


• Private Medical Scheme


• Critical Illness Cover.


• Dental insurance.


• Income Protection.


• Life Insurance.


• Cycle To Work Scheme.