Site Technician

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group Limited is seeking a diligent Site Technician in Aberdeen City, UK. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and cleanliness across all sites. You will also liaise with the Helpdesk to plan schedules and maintain a positive image of the company.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in maintenance, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. A full driving license is also required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience on a maintenance contract and/or in a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate with operator knowledge of Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Liaise with Helpdesk for scheduling work.
• Ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness across sites.

Skills

Experience on a maintenance contract

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literate

Education

Education to National 5 level or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Access Platform

Job description

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600.

Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, the Site Technician will be responsible for completing semi-skilled operations, Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance, repairs and cleaning within ASCO sites working in compliance with statutory and legal undertakings. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct all planned maintenance activities (in line with the compliance database) and reactive maintenance activities, updating records as required.
• Liaise with the department’s Helpdesk and line manager to identify and plan schedule of works, updating records as required.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and cleaning of all property and grounds, including but not limited to roofs, walkways, minor service and maintenance on drains, indoor/outdoor plumbing, mowing, weeding, strimming, spraying etc.
• Modify furniture and fittings and move furniture, equipment and stores.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment within all operating areas, ensuring high standards throughout.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests across company's sites.
• Safely use and maintain a range of manual and electric tools and machinery.
• Liaise with, support and, where necessary, supervise internal and external personnel to ensure work tasks are always conducted in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Plan and organise deliveries/shipments of materials to ensure deadlines are met.
• Confirm materials correspond with paperwork, working with the Helpdesk to investigate discrepancies.
• Ensuring the continuous adherence to, and improvement of, safety and environmental, participating in the continuous improvement of customer service, processes and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rota.
• Present a positive image of the company through first class service delivery and customer engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, colleagues and vendors.
• Proactively assist colleagues and undertake adhoc duties, as required.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Experience on a maintenance contract and/or within a multi-disciplined team.
• Solutions based, motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to work stand-alone while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning & organising skills.
• Computer literate with operator knowledge across the Microsoft suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education to National 5 level or equivalent.
• Full driving license.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• IOSH or other relevant HSSEQ qualification.
• Time served in a relevant trade.
• Forklift, Access Platform trained.