General Maintenance Technician

Vanrath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life cover

Profit share

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

VANRATH is seeking a General Maintenance Technician in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will provide planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of sites, handling joinery, fabric repairs, and general maintenance tasks while coordinating with subcontractors.

You should have NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent, a full driving licence, and strong IT skills. A proactive, hands-on trades background and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must-have NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent and full driving licence.
• Experience in building fabric maintenance tasks and Hands-on trades experience.
• Good IT skills with MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Multiskilled trade experience with practical execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring high standards.
• Respond promptly to Helpdesk requests and prioritise tasks to meet timescales.
• Carry out building fabric maintenance: joinery, walls, floors, doors, and inspections.
• Assist with roofing, guttering, tiling, minor painting and general upkeep.
• Support plumbing and drainage repairs as first-line responder.
• Prepare accurate reports, logs, asset registers and tagging.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors for specialist repairs on-site.

Skills

Multiskilled trades

Strong communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent

City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery (6706)

CSCS Card

IPAF Trained

Familiarity with CAFM systems

Job description

Job description

• Job Reference: JMGMT161026
• Job Title: General Maintenance Technician
• Salary: £31,000-35,000 depending on experience
• Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

General Maintenance Technician

VANRATH is ready to help build your future with a leading facilities management provider, specialising in delivering specialist construction, fit-out, and hard facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. Join a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing and maintaining client assets through innovative and proactive solutions.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to experience and suitability
• Generous pension contribution & life assurance policy
• Company profit share
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Client

The company is a leading provider of construction, fit-out, and facilities management services, serving large multi-sector estates across the UK and Ireland. With a passionate team dedicated to delivering lasting solutions, they focus on client collaboration, innovation, and sustainable asset management. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, expanding organisation committed to excellence and teamwork.

About you

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent
• Full driving licence
• Experience in building fabric maintenance tasks
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Multiskilled trade experience with hands‑on expertise
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery (6706)
• Experience working on multi-site contracts
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems
• CSCS Card
• IPAF Trained

What you'll do

• Provide planned and reactive maintenance services across a portfolio of sites, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to service requests from the Helpdesk, prioritising tasks to meet response times and minimising disruption.
• Carry out building fabric maintenance, including joinery, wall, and floor repairs, as well as internal and external door repairs and inspections.
• Assist with general building maintenance tasks such as roofing repairs, gutter and gully work, tiling, and minor painting.
• Support plumbing and drainage repairs, providing first‑line response to maintain operational assets.
• Complete accurate reports, complete paperwork timely, and maintain asset registers and equipment tagging.
• Coordinate with third‑party contractors for specialist repairs and ensure all health and safety procedures are followed on‑site.

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