Technician

Taybray Planned Maintenance Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Taybray Planned Maintenance Services in Colchester is seeking a Technician to perform planned maintenance across commercial properties. The role is full-time and on-site, covering inspections, testing, servicing and cleaning of ventilation, HVAC, ductwork, and fire safety components.

You will follow schedules, prepare service reports, uphold health and safety standards, and liaise with clients and office staff to explain findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services, mechanical or electrical maintenance, preferably within commercial properties.
• Knowledge of ventilation systems, air conditioning, ductwork cleaning, fire safety systems, and compliance testing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, maintenance schedules, and safety guidelines, with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues, and the ability to complete clear written service reports.
• Full, valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites within the region as required.
• Comfort working in varied environments, including confined spaces or at height, with a strong focus on health and safety practices.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in building services, HVAC, electrical testing, or fire safety are beneficial.
• Previous experience in planned maintenance, compliance testing, or facilities management is an advantage but not essential for motivated candidates willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance tasks across commercial buildings.
• Inspect, test, service, and clean ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork, and fire safety components.
• Follow maintenance schedules and complete accurate service reports.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and regulatory standards.
• Work at client sites and coordinate with supervisors and office staff.
• Explain findings and recommendations to customers.
• Assist with PAT testing and basic risk assessments; support senior team members.

Skills

Experience in building services

Ventilation systems HVAC

Good communication skills

Full driving license

Health and safety mindset

Technical qualifications HVAC/fire/scc

Ability to read instructions

Maintenance in commercial properties

Job description

Company Description

Taybray Planned Maintenance Services is a specialist provider of building compliance and maintenance solutions for commercial properties. The company delivers services including grease extraction, Ansul servicing, ventilation maintenance, fire damper testing, F-gas air conditioning servicing, ductwork cleaning, PAT testing, and legionella risk assessments. Taybray supports both single-site commercial buildings and multi-site companies, offering tailored maintenance programs to meet diverse operational needs. The business focuses on building strong, long-term business-to-business relationships and aims to be the preferred partner for comprehensive building compliance services. Team members join a growing organization committed to high standards of safety, reliability, and service quality.

Role Description

The Technician role is a full-time, on-site position based in Colchester. The Technician will carry out planned maintenance tasks across commercial buildings, including inspections, testing, servicing, and cleaning of systems such as ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork, and fire safety components. Daily responsibilities include following maintenance schedules, completing accurate service reports, adhering to health and safety procedures, and ensuring all work meets regulatory and company standards. The role involves working at client sites, coordinating with supervisors and office staff, and interacting professionally with customers to explain findings and recommendations. Technicians may also assist with PAT testing, basic risk assessments, and support senior team members on more complex compliance tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services, mechanical or electrical maintenance, or a related technical trade, preferably within commercial properties.
• Knowledge of or interest in ventilation systems, air conditioning, ductwork cleaning, fire safety systems, and general compliance testing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, maintenance schedules, and safety guidelines, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues, and the ability to complete clear written service reports.
• Full, valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites within the region as required.
• Comfort working in varied environments, including confined spaces or at height, with a strong focus on health and safety practices.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications in building services, HVAC, electrical testing, or fire safety are beneficial.
• Previous experience in planned maintenance, compliance testing, or facilities management is an advantage but not essential for motivated candidates willing to learn.