Maintenance Technician

Vantage Recruitment; Hemington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician for a large commercial site near Castle Donington. This permanent role offers a flexible four- or five-day week with a salary of £27-29k depending on experience.

You will perform general maintenance, minor plumbing, basic electrical work, and routine safety checks, while keeping vehicles and facilities in good order.

Qualifications

• Excellent practical and DIY skills.
• Previous maintenance, facilities or trade experience.
• A good all-round knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work independently and solve problems.
• A flexible approach and willingness to help across a wide range of tasks.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance including minor plumbing, basic electrical repairs, painting and fitting fixtures.
• Complete repairs to buildings, equipment and infrastructure.
• Carry out routine fire alarm, sprinkler and emergency lighting checks.
• Monitor the condition of the building and report any defects or safety concerns.
• Check and maintain company vehicles, including tyres, fluids and general condition.
• Assist with taking vehicles to and from local garages when required.
• Support general facilities tasks including moving equipment and maintaining supplies.
• Ensure tools, equipment and facilities are kept in good working order.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues as they arise.
• Occasionally lock up the site or respond to out-of-hours alarm callouts.

Skills

Excellent practical & DIY skills

Maintenance facilities experience

All-round building repairs knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Independent problem solving

Flexible approach across tasks

Attention to detail & high standards

Job description

Maintenance Technician, Castle Donington | Permanent | Monday to Friday £27-29k (they are open to either 4 or 5 days)

Are you a practical, hands-on Maintenance Technician with strong DIY skills who enjoys variety and solving problems?

This is a great opportunity to join a busy facilities team where no two days are the same. As Maintenance Technician, you will look after general building maintenance, minor repairs, site checks, vehicles and day-to-day facilities support across a large commercial site.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who takes pride in their work, can use their own initiative and is happy turning their hand to whatever needs doing.

As Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Carry out general maintenance including minor plumbing, basic electrical repairs, painting and fitting fixtures.
• Complete repairs to buildings, equipment and infrastructure.
• Carry out routine fire alarm, sprinkler and emergency lighting checks.
• Monitor the condition of the building and report any defects or safety concerns.
• Check and maintain company vehicles, including tyres, fluids and general condition.
• Assist with taking vehicles to and from local garages when required.
• Support general facilities tasks including moving equipment and maintaining supplies.
• Ensure tools, equipment and facilities are kept in good working order.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues as they arise.
• Occasionally lock up the site or respond to out-of-hours alarm callouts.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent practical and DIY skills.
• Previous maintenance, facilities or trade experience.
• A good all-round knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work independently and solve problems.
• A flexible approach and willingness to help across a wide range of tasks.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

Experience within a commercial maintenance environment, a trade background, Fire Marshal duties or First Aid would all be advantageous.

If you are a hands-on Maintenance Technician looking for a varied role where you can take ownership and make a real difference day to day, this could be a great fit