On-Site Maintenance Technician

UK Facilities Solutions Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance operator in Royal Tunbridge Wells is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer. The role involves carrying out routine and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to a customer-centric service. Ideal candidates will have impressive maintenance skills and a flexible approach to various trades. Opportunities for growth are available within this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Maintenance skills across several trades are required.
• Prior experience in plumbing or electrical services is advantageous.
• Innovative and can-do attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance on building systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Diagnose faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Monitor stock levels of spare parts and materials.

Skills

Strong technical and diagnostic skills

Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure

Basic IT literacy for maintenance reporting and recordkeeping

Job description

About the role

To ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and repair of all site facilities, equipment and systems. The On‑Site Maintenance Technician will perform both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure a safe, efficient and compliant working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance on building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, etc.).
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose faults and carry out necessary repairs or replacements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and reports.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with company safety policies and relevant regulations.
• Support contractors and service providers on‑site as required.
• Monitor stock levels of spare parts and materials; raise purchase requests as needed.
• Participate in site safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Basic IT literacy for maintenance reporting and recordkeeping.

Working Conditions

• Based on‑site with potential exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
• Shift work and 1 in 3 weekends.
• PPE must be worn as required.

Performance Indicators

• Response time to maintenance requests.
• Downtime reduction metrics.
• Compliance with PPM schedules.
• Safety and audit results.
• Customer satisfaction.

Your New Role

Reporting into the Site Supervisor, you will have responsibility for a variety of Compliance and Reactive tasks across various services on the site. You operate in a highly visible role in front and back of house areas. You will be required to work independently as well as with colleagues and subcontractors delivering on this high‑profile contract. You will work 40 hours on a 4‑day rota as part of a small team; this will include some weekend work and occasional evening cover.

Your new company

UK Facilities Solutions is a growing operator within the building and maintenance sector. We pride ourselves on being customer‑centric and delivering a fantastic range of services to our clients. As our company continues to grow, we require talented and career‑driven professionals to help us reach our goals. We are now looking to recruit a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join us.

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate you must have maintenance skills and be prepared to develop these across several trades. Prior industry experience working in plumbing or electrical services would be advantageous; however we will consider you if you come from other trade backgrounds. You must be innovative and possess a can‑do attitude.

How to apply

If you are a qualified and experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer with plumbing expertise, looking for a varied and rewarding role with opportunities for growth, please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

You can view and download the full job description at ukfsl.co.uk/careers.