Facilities Technician

SNG (Formerly Sovereign); Filton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic maintenance organization is seeking a Facilities Technician to manage maintenance and repair work across multiple locations in the South West of England. Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, performing routine checks, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience and excellent customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary and great benefits including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within office or workplace maintenance.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites.
• A full UK driving license for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine workplace checks and manage maintenance programs.
• Oversee onsite contractors and raise work orders.
• Contribute to the safety of the buildings and colleagues.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance skills

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

IT systems proficiency

Relationship building

Job description

Facilities Technician

As a Facilities Technician, you'll be responsible for routine workplace checks and managing maintenance programs for our office buildings in the South West. Your duties will include internal repairs such as joinery, plumbing (non-qualified jobs), internal painting, and general maintenance, as well as external upkeep of parking areas, landscaped spaces, and storage areas. You will oversee onsite contractors, raise work orders, source materials, and contribute to the safety of our buildings and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role within office or workplace maintenance
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites
• Ability to independently perform minor repairs
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Confidence in using IT systems for work management
• A full UK driving license for at least 12 months (company van and fuel card provided)

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of heating and cooling ventilation systems

What We Offer

Join our friendly and supportive Customer Services Team, where we invest in your development and offer opportunities to grow within our diverse organization. We are part of SNG (Sovereign Network Group), serving over 84,000 homes across London and the South of England, committed to providing affordable homes and vibrant communities.

Role details:

• Location: Multiple sites in Bristol, Devon, and Dorset
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (additional day after each year up to 30 days)
• Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell options
• Generous pension scheme (up to 12% match)
• Life cover
• Recognition scheme with retail vouchers
• Wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships