Maintenance Technician

Manchester Arndale; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Building Maintenance Support professional. This role involves ensuring planned and reactive maintenance, managing external contractors, and improving service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a background in building maintenance, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Health & Safety. This position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with potential for overtime and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in building maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety principles including Risk Assessment, COSHH.
• Good IT/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Planned Preventative and Reactive maintenance are carried out.
• Organise and manage all external maintenance contractors.
• Identify and implement innovations to improve service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety principles

Excellent communication skills

Planning skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/Apprenticeship in Plumbing

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday - Friday, 08:00-13:00, with overtime available at enhanced rates

Main Purpose: To support in the delivery of an FM contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure Planned Preventative and Reactive maintenance are carried out to the correct specification with regards to both frequency and quality. This can include general maintenance, such as carpentry and basic plumbing and electrical works.
• Organise and manage all external maintenance contractors to ensure mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance schedules are carried out in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the CAFM system.
• Ensure client satisfaction and quality of service.
• Identify and implement innovations to improve service delivery.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are available as and when required to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
• Assist with Sub-Contractor management and monitoring.

Skills & Knowledge

• City & Guilds/NVQ/Apprenticeship in Plumbing (desirable).
• Relevant experience in building maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety principles including Risk Assessment, COSHH etc.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Good IT/computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Approachable demeanour and a demonstrable commitment to team working.
• High levels of self-motivation, technical inquisitiveness, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• A track record of delivering similar roles.
• Good communication skills.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.