Maintenance Technician - Field Based

Gilmore Consultancy Limited; Eastleigh; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing field services company is seeking a maintenance technician. The role involves overseeing new site commissioning, performing equipment audits, and managing repairs, often requiring overnight stays across the UK. Ideal candidates will have electrical experience, a full driver's license, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary from £30,000 to £32,000 per year with additional benefits.

Benefits

Paid hotel stays

Daily food and drink allowance

22 days holiday + statutory holidays + birthday

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the workload.
• Must have a full driver's license.
• Electrical experience is required.
• Ideally live in the regions covered by this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete commissioning of brand-new sites.
• May be required to be Site Supervisor; training may be provided.
• Carry out planned improvement works.
• Audit site equipment and perform repairs.
• Handle breakdowns/replacement of equipment.

Skills

Physical ability to meet workload demands

Full driver's license

Electrical experience

Good DIY skills

Knowledge of IT programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Problem solving and diagnosis experience

Tools

Pat testing

CSCS Card

Plumbing experience

Job description

Company background

The Waves Group is a family run business that prides itself on its ethical and responsible values. We supply hand car wash services to supermarkets and retailers across the UK. Waves operates more than 270 franchised sites. We believe in working together to make our customers smile. More details about us can be found here https://wavescarwash.co.uk/about-us.html

Summary

We are looking for a maintenance technician to work in a field based role. Our sites could be anywhere in the country and this means you will get to regularly see new places. You will need to stay away from home at least 2 nights a week. The cost of the hotels is paid by the company, as well as an allowance each day for food and drink. The hotels you stay at will usually have a restaurant and bar so your evenings can be spent socialising with the team or exploring the local area. You will get to spend time with the wider company during training along with our conference as well as our company events.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with determination and a “can do” attitude to become part of a growing and evolving company. If you can describe yourself as reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated this could be the role for you. You just need the added skills of being able to work under minimum supervision and have good communication skills and you might be the person we are looking for.

Roles and responsibilities

• Complete commissioning of brand-new sites
• You may also be required to be Site Supervisor; training may be provided
• Carry out planned improvement works
• Auditing the site equipment
• Carry out repairs
• Dealing with breakdowns/replacement of equipment
• Pat-testing sites (training may be provided)

Skills and qualifications

• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the workload
• Must have a full driver's license
• Electrical experience
• Ideally live in one of the regions that this role will cover and be able to commute to other areas in the region
• Good DIY skills
• Knowledge of IT programs including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience of problem solving and diagnosis

Desirable qualifications

• Pat testing
• CSCS Card
• Plumbing experience

Package and working details

• Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week) - Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm with occasional weekend work (a payment plan is provided)
• Location: Field based, with occasional visits to head office in Putney; multiple weekly overnight stays are required with a 2 night minimum
• Holidays: 22 days per year + statutory holidays + Birthday
• Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Start Date: TBC
• You will be provided with all you need to carry out this role including uniform, tools and a company van
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent