Maintenance Technician

Booker Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail distributor in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support general repairs and maintenance at their Distribution Centre. The role requires hands-on practical skills, experience with basic electrical systems, and the ability to work in a team. The opportunity involves rotating shifts, occasional call-outs, and compliance management to ensure a high-quality environment. Company van provided when needed.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is required.
• Practical experience in a trade relevant to building maintenance.
• Experience of working to required health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Engineer with general maintenance and repair.
• Ensure legal compliance for maintenance practices.
• Manage maintenance records and third-party service contracts.

Skills

Basic electrical skills

Practical maintenance skills

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. This role will involve general repairs and planned maintenance to the site and equipment. A background in building services or facilities with knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration would be beneficial in this role.

The role will suit someone who comes from a similar fast paced 24/7 environment. Occasional call-outs and weekend work will be required when necessary, with additional rates available. You will be based in our Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre but must be able to commute to our Hatfield and Thamesmead centres when needed. Company van provided.

You will follow a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1: 07:00 - 15:00

Week 2: 11:00 - 19:00

Responsibilities

• To support the RSC Maintenance Engineer with general maintenance and repair throughout the Regional Service Centre (RSC), ensuring that downtime is kept to a minimum and it remains a high quality environment for staff and visitors alike – this will include working at weekends when required to avoid impacting the operation.
• To ensure RSC meets legal compliance for maintenance
• To maintain maintenance engineers records in regard to building and equipment maintenance on file at the RSC – ensuring records are kept in an orderly way
• The effective management of third party service contracts.
• To provide support to other RSC’s as required.

Essential Experience

• Full driving licence
• Practical experience in a trade relevant to buildings maintenance.
• Competent in basic electrical skills.
• Managing contractors/service providers.
• Good working knowledge of building services.
• Experience of working to required H&S standards.

Essential Skills

• Practical skills in order to provide a maintenance service for the RSC
• Good diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Self-starter, motivated with an ability to work alone or within a team.
• Some heavy lifting, ladder work/working at heights and the use of power tools.