Maintenance Technician

NonStop Consulting Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join a prestigious client in Henley-on-Thames. In this hands-on role, you will manage a variety of maintenance tasks, collaborate with teams, and ensure that facilities are well-maintained. Ideal candidates should possess experience in facilities management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to work. Numerous benefits including complimentary meals, holiday entitlement, and professional memberships are offered.

Benefits

Complimentary meals in the staff canteen

Complimentary parking onsite

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Hospitality Rewards

Membership of the Institute of Hospitality

UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme option

Gym & Swim access at Fitness Centre

Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability)

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in Facilities Management.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven line management skills in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building fabric including plumbing and carpentry.
• Carry out planned maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance issues and quotes.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Tools

Mechanical engineering tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

• The hours are 8am- 4pm with 30min paid break
• 1 weekend in 4 on call - Saturday and Sunday - then you get 2 days off in that week

We have an exciting role for our prestigious client who is seeking a Maintenance technician. In this busy role you will liaise with the Grounds and Maintenance Team, Contractors on site and manage any ad hoc issues as they arise or escalate to the Facilities Manager as required.

This job includes working at heights, Lone Working and Manual Handling.

Your role as Maintenance Technician is to:

• Ensuring that planned and unplanned works are completed according to priority and schedule.
• Maintain and repair the fabric of the buildings, including redecoration, plumbing, carpentry and upkeep of the grounds and external services as required.
• Install, move and modify office furniture as required.
• Property inspections to ensure that staff accommodation is well maintained.
• Arranging for gas, water and electrical checks.
• Arrange contractors to get quotes and fix any maintenance issues.
• Carry out planned maintenance schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.).
• Liaise with the pest control contractor to ensure the conditions of the contract are met and any issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Front of House Team to carry out required painting, redecoration and general maintenance duties.
• Carry out a maintenance, repair and installation work.
• To dispose of surplus equipment and materials, including hazardous chemical and other waste, in accordance with H&S procedures.

The person:

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Previous maintenance experience in Facilities Management.
• Highly organised approach to work, including ability to prioritise own workload in a busy environment, successfully negotiate any conflict and delegate upwards when required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible approach to duties and provision of facilities and services, including covering for all members of the team and exhibit a positive service orientation to all staff, members and visitors.
• Highly organised, proactive person able to meet deadlines.
• Proven line management skills in a similar role.
• The ability to work as part of team or alone.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite of software (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet).
• Demonstrable experience in using a full range of mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools.
• Trade experience.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements for example COSHH.

Desirable Requirements:

• IOSHH
• Writing Risk & Method Statements

Benefits:

• Complimentary meals in the staff canteen
• Complimentary parking onsite
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online)
• Membership of the Institute of Hospitality (on passing probation)
• Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation)
• Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre at designated times for staff
• Inclusion in the Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability)