Maintenance Technician

The Adecco Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5 days after 3 years

Job summary

The Adecco Group is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for the Northamptonshire Police Force (Wellingborough or Northampton). The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours weekly (8am–4pm, one day 3:30pm). Driving is required to travel between sites.

You will perform general maintenance, multi-trade tasks, and ensure safety compliance across police and fire buildings. Join a public-sector estate team focused on safety, compliance and high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance or a multi trade role.
• Understanding of building safety and statutory compliance.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence; travel between sites.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Physical fitness for frequent physical tasks.
• Proficiency in workflow software and technology-driven processes.
• Trade qualifications in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work.
• Experience in emergency services or public sector estate management.
• Awareness of fire safety and facilities compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across the estate, including minor repairs to building fabric and fixtures.
• Undertake multi trade tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and tiling.
• Conduct regular building checks and remedial work for auditing purposes.
• Assist with minor electrical tasks and HVAC checks under guidance.
• Report defects promptly to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support statutory compliance activities and maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations.
• Provide day-to-day facilities services, including room setups and general housekeeping.
• Maintain a customer-focused presence, responding to staff requests and queries.
• Escort contractors and monitor their activities to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Support minor project works and refurbishments.

Skills

Building maintenance

Multi-trade

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC checks

Safety compliance

Customer service

Driving licence

Independent working

Education

Trade qualifications in carpentry/plumbing/electrical

Tools

Workflow software

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for Maintenance Technician's to within the Northamptonshire Police Force

Location: Wellingborough or Northampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week 8am to 4pm with one day finishing at 3.30pm

Driving Required: Yes

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for building safety and a commitment to exceptional customer service? Our client, a prominent organisation in the public sector, is seeking a dedicated individual to join their dynamic team and make a meaningful impact across all Police and Fire buildings.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that estate assets are safe, compliant, and well-maintained to support front-line emergency services. Your key responsibilities will include:

General Building Maintenance:

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across the estate, including minor repairs to building fabric and fixtures.
• Undertake multi trade tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and tiling.
• Conduct regular building checks and remedial work for auditing purposes.

Mechanical & Electrical Support:

• Assist with minor electrical tasks and HVAC checks under guidance.
• Report defects promptly to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Compliance, Safety & Statutory Checks:

• Support statutory compliance activities and maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations.

Property Services Support:

• Provide day-to-day facilities services, including room setups and general housekeeping.
• Maintain a customer-focused presence, responding to staff requests and queries.

Contractor & Project Support:

• Escort contractors and monitor their activities to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Support minor project works and refurbishments.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in general building maintenance or a multi trade role.
• Understanding of building safety and statutory compliance.
• Strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Physical fitness for frequent physical tasks.
• Proficiency in workflow software and technology-driven processes.
• Trade qualifications in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work.
• Experience in emergency services or public sector estate management.
• Awareness of fire safety and facilities compliance.

Why Join Our Client?

• Professional Environment: Be part of a professional and reliable team that values respect and operational readiness.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy an annual leave entitlement of 25 days, with an additional 5 days after three years of continuous service.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role as a Maintenance Technician and contribute to the vital work of emergency services, this is the opportunity for you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.