Facilities Maintenance Technician

Omega Resource Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Tewkesbury is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facilities by delivering planned maintenance and responding to urgent maintenance issues. Candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience, a relevant NVQ qualification, and be adaptable to rotating shift patterns. The role offers career progression opportunities, 33 days of annual leave, and additional company benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

33 Days annual leave

Company pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Share Option

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within industrial/commercial settings.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance processes and safety protocols.
• Training and experience for working at height or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Implement and contribute to the planned maintenance schedule.
• Conduct routine checks and inspections.
• Attend to equipment failures and incidents.
• Maintain records for audits and compliance.

Skills

Hands-on experience as maintenance technician

Diagnostic skills

Understanding of health & safety protocols

Interpreting technical drawings

Self-motivated, strong prioritization skills

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility for rotating shifts

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in relevant trade

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Tewkesbury

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview

We're recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our leading aerospace clients Facilities team at their Tewkesbury site. You will support the safe, efficient running of the site by delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), carrying out routine inspections, meter readings and sampling, and responding quickly to reactive issues to minimise production disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and contribute to the planned maintenance schedule for key site systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, and lighting.
• Conduct routine visual checks, record meter data, take samples, and perform standard inspections to maintain regulatory and safety standards.
• Attend promptly to equipment failures and urgent incidents to reduce operational downtime.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve energy, water, and waste management to lower costs.
• Keep detailed, accurate records of all maintenance activities to support ISO and HSE audits.
• Help deliver site upgrades, reconfiguration projects, and new installations.
• Collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering teams, and external suppliers to schedule work with least impact on operations.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands‑on experience as a maintenance technician within industrial or commercial settings.
• Solid understanding of building services repair methods and effective diagnostic capabilities.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance processes and health & safety protocols.
• Comfortable interpreting technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Self‑motivated with strong prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts (24/5 coverage), including nights, weekends, and on‑call response when needed.
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade such as plumbing, electrical, or general building services.
• Formal health & safety training and practical experience in working at height or in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• 33 Days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension contributions starting at 6%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Share Option

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.