Facilities Technician – Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a practical Facilities Technician to support maintenance of a site in Watford, Hertfordshire. You will perform routine checks, respond to faults and carry out minor repairs, while maintaining records and assisting with contractor access.

The role emphasizes safety-conscious, organised work with the ability to prioritise tasks and contribute to the reliable operation of site facilities. Experience in building services or facilities operations is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous facilities or maintenance technician experience is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to identify faults and communicate findings clearly.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong practical problem-solving ability.
• Reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake further training where required.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections of buildings and equipment.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify and report technical faults.
• Monitor fixtures, fittings and building systems.
• Escalate specialist repairs when required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance.
• Use tools and equipment safely.
• Support contractors undertaking authorised work.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Keep workspaces clean and organised.
• Monitor maintenance supplies and materials.
• Respond to repair requests within agreed timescales.
• Report hazards and equipment defects.
• Assist with improving the reliability of site facilities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Building services

Technical support

Fault identification

Health and safety procedures

Record-keeping

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Independent and collaborative work

Willingness to train

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Tools

Tools and equipment knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking a practical and technically minded Facilities Technician to support the maintenance and smooth operation of a site in Watford, Hertfordshire. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in facilities maintenance, building services or technical support who can identify faults and help ensure equipment and premises remain in good working order.

The successful candidate will assist with inspections, planned maintenance, minor repairs and the reporting of technical issues. Applicants with a background in building maintenance, mechanical support or facilities operations are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Facilities Technician opportunity.
• Technical and practical maintenance responsibilities.
• Involvement in inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Opportunity to develop facilities and repair skills.
• Suitable for candidates with technical experience.

Role Overview

As Facilities Technician, you will support the maintenance of the site's buildings, fixtures and equipment. You will carry out routine checks, respond to reported faults and complete repairs within your training and level of competence.

You will also assist with maintenance records, equipment checks and contractor access. The successful candidate will be safety-conscious, organised and capable of prioritising work to support the reliable operation of the facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections of buildings and equipment.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify and report technical faults.
• Monitor fixtures, fittings and building systems.
• Escalate specialist repairs when required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance.
• Use tools and equipment safely.
• Support contractors undertaking authorised work.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Keep workspaces clean and organised.
• Monitor maintenance supplies and materials.
• Respond to repair requests within agreed timescales.
• Report hazards and equipment defects.
• Assist with improving the reliability of site facilities.

About the Organisation

The client requires a capable Facilities Technician to help maintain its buildings and equipment, supporting a safe, efficient and well-managed working environment.

Experience and Skills

• Previous facilities or maintenance technician experience is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to identify faults and communicate findings clearly.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong practical problem-solving ability.
• Reliable and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake further training where required.
• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Facilities Technician position in Watford, Hertfordshire, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible. Candidates with experience in facilities maintenance, building services or technical repairs are encouraged to apply.