Maintenance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Henley-on-Thames seeks a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This exciting role involves managing maintenance tasks, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring the upkeep of facilities. Candidates must have previous experience in facilities management, GCSEs in Maths and English, and hold IOSHH certification. The position offers excellent organizational responsibilities, communication requirements, and service-oriented work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Parking

Holiday entitlement

Staff recognition schemes

Life assurance

Staff accommodation

Memberships

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in Facilities Management is required.
• Holds IOSHH certification and knows relevant Health and Safety requirements.
• Proven line management skills and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planned and unplanned works are completed according to priority and schedule.
• Maintain and repair buildings, including plumbing and carpentry.
• Conduct property inspections to maintain staff accommodation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Problem Solving

Independent Working

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Mechanical Engineering tools

Woodworking hand tools

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet)

Job description

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Maintenance Technician, Henley-on-Thames

Client: Resourcing Group

Location: Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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:

• Ensure 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.
• Conduct property inspections to ensure that staff accommodation is well maintained.
• Arrange 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 promptly.
• Coordinate with the Front of House Team for painting, redecoration, and general maintenance duties.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and installation work.
• Dispose of surplus equipment and materials, including hazardous chemicals and waste, following H&S procedures.

The person:

• Has GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Has previous maintenance experience in Facilities Management.
• Is highly organized, able to prioritize workload, negotiate conflicts, and delegate when needed.
• Maintains a flexible approach to duties and services, covering for team members and providing excellent service to staff, members, and visitors.
• Is proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Has proven line management skills.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Is computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet).
• Has experience with mechanical engineering and woodworking hand tools.
• Knows relevant Health and Safety requirements (e.g., COSHH).
• Holds IOSHH certification.
• Offers additional benefits such as staff discounts, parking, holiday entitlement, staff recognition schemes, life assurance, staff accommodation, and memberships.