Maintenance Technician

OCS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their mobile team. This role involves ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks, supporting service delivery, and performing various repair works. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabric engineering and relevant certifications, along with skills in carpentry and other maintenance tasks. The position offers opportunities for career growth and various benefits.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Paid travel

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE supplied

Training and upskilling opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Time-served Fabric engineer with maintenance background.
• Knowledge of safety documentation and site safety procedures.
• Legionella awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete Reactive Works orders and PPMs within defined time SLAs & KPIs.
• Plan and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance.
• Liaise with subcontractors and ensure effective facilities management.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting & Decorating

Door Hanging

Carpet/Lino repairs

Glazing

Masonry

Locksmithing

Tiling

Basic IT skills

Education

L8 ACOP certification

First Aid certification

CSCS Skills card or equivalent

Job description

OCS Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Working in our Technical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our continually expanding division.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all delegated Reactive Works orders and PPMs are completed within the contract-defined time SLAs & KPIs.
• Contribute to overall efficiency, effectiveness, and contract profitability, supporting the delivery of services.
• Support the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide on-call cover on average 1 in 8 weeks.
• Plan, inspect, and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns promptly.
• Perform building fabric repairs, small plumbing, joinery, and other maintenance tasks.
• Assist the maintenance team with facilities work as required.
• Provide quotations for recommended works.
• Follow safe systems of work prior to commencing activities.
• Ensure site cleanliness and high standards, including general handyman services and L8 compliance.
• Liaise with subcontractors, cleaners, and security to ensure effective facilities management.
• Respond to client callouts as per rota, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Time-served Fabric engineer with maintenance background.
• Skills in Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, Door Hanging, Carpet/Lino repairs, Glazing, Masonry, Locksmithing, Tiling, and ceiling grids/tiles.
• L8 ACOP certification.
• Knowledge of safety documentation and site safety procedures.
• Legionella awareness.
• CSCS Skills card or equivalent.
• First Aid certification.
• Valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
• Paid travel with a 30-minute deduction each way.
• Company tools and van provided.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Tablet and phone provided.
• Training and upskilling opportunities.
• Discounts via HAPI App.
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £500.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to diversity and inclusion community “CHROMA”.
• Internal Mental Health First Aiders.
• Immediate access to Learning and Development platform “Opportunity”.
• Career progression within a growing company.
• WageStream app for real-time wage tracking and instant access to 30% of earned pay.

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