Facilities Technician & Building Maintenance Lead

Positive Employment; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in West Devon is seeking a Facilities Manager to handle repairs and maintenance across multiple buildings. The successful candidate will focus on maximizing efficiency, ensuring safety protocols, and managing maintenance schedules. This temporary contract of 3 months allows hybrid working, requiring 3 office days weekly. The role requires qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trades, as well as experience in health and safety regulations. Hourly pay of £18.83 applies, and the role is within IR35 scope.

Qualifications

• Qualified in one or more primary building trade skills.
• Relevant Health & Safety courses related to building management are desirable.
• Experience in coordinating repairs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled repairs and maintenance across buildings.
• Maintain and assess requests in the Facilities Helpdesk database.
• Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on electrical appliances.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety checks before work begins.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Maintenance

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent building trade qualification

Job description

A government organization in West Devon is seeking a Facilities Manager to handle repairs and maintenance across multiple buildings. The successful candidate will focus on maximizing efficiency, ensuring safety protocols, and managing maintenance schedules. This temporary contract of 3 months allows hybrid working, requiring 3 office days weekly. The role requires qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trades, as well as experience in health and safety regulations. Hourly pay of £18.83 applies, and the role is within IR35 scope.