Maintenance Technician

OCS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE provided

Training and upskilling available

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Swindon is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This role involves ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks, providing handyman services, and supporting various contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in multiple maintenance disciplines and a valid driving license. The position offers numerous benefits, including training opportunities and career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Time-served Fabric engineer with a maintenance background.
• Experienced skills in various maintenance tasks.
• Must have a current, valid driving licence.
• IT Literate - Basic understanding of Excel & Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all delegated Reactive Works orders and PPMs are completed within SLAs & KPIs.
• Plan, inspect and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance as required.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure effective facilities management.
• Provide quotations for any works recommended.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Decorating

Plumbing

Locksmithing

Education

CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification

First Aid certification

Legionella Awareness

Tools

Tablet and Phone

Company tools and van

Job description

Overview

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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.
• The successful candidate must provide a significant contribution to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability and must, therefore, play its part in the overall delivery of service.
• The candidate will support with the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services ensuring that all works are delivered safely on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• On call cover on average 1 in 8 weeks.
• To plan, inspect and carry out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and to respond to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Duties to include building fabric repairs, small plumbing, joinery.
• To assist the maintenance team as required with any other facilities work.
• Provide quotations for any works recommended.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that a safe system of work is followed prior to the commencement of the work activity.
• Ensure that work activities are properly carried out.
• Ensure that sites are kept to the highest standards, to ensure all works are completed, to provide general handyman services including L8.
• Liaising with subcontractors, cleaners and security to ensure the facilities management of site is carried out effectively.
• Provide a callout response for the client as detailed on the callout rota, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Time-served Fabric engineer with a maintenance background.
• Experienced skills in Carpentry, Painting Decorating, Door Hanging, Carpet/Lino repairs, Glazing Repairs, Masonry Repairs, Locksmiths, Tiling, and ceiling grids/tiles.
• L8 ACOP.
• Sound knowledge of understanding and developing safety documentation to ensure site safety procedures are always followed.
• Legionella Awareness.
• CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification.
• First Aid.
• Must have a current, valid driving licence.
• IT Literate - Basic understanding of Excel & Microsoft products.

Benefits

• Overtime available
• All Travel paid with a deduction of 30 mins each way
• Company tools and van provided
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Tablet and Phone Provided
• Training and Upskilling available
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to CHROMA, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to Opportunity, our internal Learning and Development platform
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to WageStream giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% of your earned pay instantly.

How To Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.