FM Technician - Building Fabric

McLaughlin and Harvey; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

On call payments

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to join the WorkSpace division in Northern Ireland. The role covers planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across client sites, with a focus on health & safety, reporting, and efficient fault resolution.

The successful candidate will manage materials, coordinate with Helpdesk, and ensure accurate documentation and asset registers while representing the company professionally on site.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Carpentry or similar is required.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office/IT products.
• A multiskilled tradesperson with hands-on building fabric maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of sites.
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete and file reports for work and equipment with signatures where required.
• Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and undertake repairs efficiently.
• Prioritise work to meet response times and liaise with management on delays.
• Order and manage materials, tools and equipment per procedures.
• Assist with surveys and maintain asset registers.
• Represent the company professionally with site teams and helpdesk.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate and submitted on time.
• Deliver Planned and Reactive Maintenance tasks per contract scope.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

MS Office/IT skills

Multiskilled building fabric maint.

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry or similar

Tools

CAFM Systems

Job description

General Maintenance Technician

Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom £31,000 to £35,000 per year + Overtime + On call payments + Company Van

WorkSpace is a specialist division of McLaughlin & Harvey, as a specialist Facilities Management Provider, we strive to build strong collaborative partnerships with all our clients through the delivery of a best-in-class service, harnessed by the technical expertise of our directly employed Engineers.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking an FM Technician focused on Building Fabric to enhance our Facilities Management team and drive success across our high value projects at various client locations across Northern Ireland.

Why join us?

Exciting Projects Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy

Career Growth Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development

Collaborative Culture Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence

Competitive Package Enjoy great benefits including volunteering days and a competitive salary. Salary offered will be suject to experience and suitability for the role. (Check out our full benefits offering on our website)

What you will be doing

The successful FM Technician - Building Fabric will be responsible for providing planned and reactive maintenance service across a portfolio of sites.

• To be well organised and ensure compliance with Company and Client Health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete and provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required, including reporting your arrival and departure from each call and obtaining customer signature where required.
• Respond promptly and in a positive manner to service call requests from the Helpdesk and undertake reactive repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed response times and if there are delays, liaise with your manager for direction.
• Order and maintain materials, tools and equipment, in accordance with company procedures.
• Advise the Helpdesk where 3rd party contractor attendance is needed, either for quotation or to effect specialist repairs, and to provide job specification.
• Assist with surveys and reports.
• Maintain asset registers ensuring all equipment is tagged if applicable.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner, developing a good working relationship with MCLH Helpdesk and Client site teams.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, on time and in line with Company procedures
• Ensure the execution of Planned and Reactive Maintenance Tasks in line with the Contract Scope and Specification.

Core Building Fabric Maintenance Services include but not limited to;

General Building

• Roof leaks repairs including gutter and gully repairs and replacement
• Flooring repair and replacement of vinyl and ceramic tiles (training can be provided)
• Install and repair internal cladding, wall tiling & edge protection
• Reactive maintenance works and first line response in relation to all general building tasks including minor painting works

Plumbing & Drainage

• First line response for all plumbing & drainage works

Joinery

• Wall, floor, and associated fitting repairs.
• Ironmongery and hardware repairs and replacement.
• Internal & external doors repairs, replacement and inspections
• Planned maintenance inspections of fire doors

What We re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 Carpentry or similar
• Full Driving Licence
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office/ IT products
• A multiskilled Tradeperson with good hands-on experience of building fabric maintenance tasks

Desirable

• City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery (6706)
• IPAF Trained
• Previous experience of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems.
• CSCS Card
• Previous experience in working on a multi-site contract

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.