Technical Facilities Services Assistant

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in Stevenage seeks a Maintenance Support Technician to assist with both proactive and reactive maintenance tasks. You'll handle equipment diagnostics, maintain service records, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance and experience using relevant technology. The company offers generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave and access to ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to pass DBS check is essential.
• Strong fabric maintenance background required.
• Experience with facility management systems is a plus.
• Manual Handling training is mandatory.
• Confident decision-making skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Carry out PPM's and maintain service records.
• Monitor contractors and support safety inspections.
• Maintain work environment and adhere to regulations.
• Report accidents or incidents appropriately.

Skills

Strong fabric maintenance background

Experience using PDAs and computer Aided Facility Management Systems

Manual Handling trained

Confident decision maker

Ability to work within Health & Safety practices

Motivated and enthusiastic

Job description

Assisting the Maintenance Engineer with proactive and reactive maintenance tasks to deliver facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

Responsibilities

• Hands on proactive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of equipment and mobile plant in line with risk assessments and method statements. Maintain regular communication with the operational team throughout.
• Carry out PPM's and provide feedback.
• Maintain up to date service records of equipment on site and maintenance log books.
• Follow site safety rules by wearing the correct PPE for each task at all times.
• Monitor and supervise contractors.
• Support health and safety monitoring and performance to include safety inspections, plant inspections and attend health and safety meetings.
• Maintain plant performance by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Maintain a tidy work environment and adhere to VMR and industry regulations.
• Report any health, safety and environmental close calls, accidents or incidents in AVA.
• Support the development and review of Veolia maintenance procedures, safe working practices and risk assessments.
• Escort contractors.
• Monitor the availability of parts and coordinate with the technical administrator.
• Work closely with the operations team and keep the maintenance engineer up to date with conflicts, delays and requirements for rescheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass DBS check is essential.
• Strong fabric maintenance background.
• Experienced using PDAs and computer Aided Facility Management Systems.
• Manual Handling trained.
• Confident decision maker.
• Able to work within and promote Health & Safety practices.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and determined to maximise results.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.