Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Simon Lincoln Recruitment Services; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance & Facilities Technician to deliver planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management and practical skills in plumbing and electrical work. You will be responsible for managing repairs, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high property standards. A focus on customer service is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property/facilities management.
• Experience in residential property, hospitality, or PRS preferred.
• Practical skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and decorating.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reactive maintenance with a customer focus.
• Manage and prioritise work orders for timely completion.
• Conduct plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs.

Skills

Property/facilities management

Plumbing

Electrical skills

Carpentry

Painting

Customer service

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Job title: Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000

Reports to: General Manager

Purpose of the role: To deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and uphold high property standards. You\'ll assess contractor work, manage repairs, and support overall facilities operations with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reactive maintenance with strong customer focus.
• Manage and prioritise work orders, ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and appliance repairs.
• Evaluate contractor works and ensure standards are met.
• Maintain compliance records and servicing documentation.
• Support with health & safety, incident response, and inspections.
• Act as site contact for FM activities, audits, and risk assessments.
• Promote sustainability and ensure critical building systems are supported.
• Carry out fire door, M&E, and life-safety checks.

Health & Safety

• Support compliance with H&S legislation, including fire safety and water hygiene.
• Implement local safety procedures and incident reporting protocols.
• Assist in emergency testing and ensure RAMs and SOPs are followed.

Experience & Skills

• Strong background in property/facilities management.
• Experience in residential property (PBSA, hospitality, or PRS preferred).
• Practical skills in plumbing, electrics, joinery, HVAC, and decorating.
• IOSH or industry training desirable.
• Confident, well-organised, customer-focused, and safety-conscious.