Location: Site based in Colchester

Do you want to join a fast-growing Facilities Management company who provide leading hard and soft facilities management to a broad range of different clients in key sectors such as Education, Retail, Industrial & Healthcare?

Are you already a hands on & customer facing Maintenance Technician with experience performing Preventative Maintenance/ Reactive Repairs of electrical & mechanical equipment?

If yes and you are looking for a rewarding role with great future progression opportunities, then please apply for this new Multiskilled Maintenance Technician role today!

The role of Multiskilled Maintenance Technician:

• Working as part of the wider Facilities Management team to ensure the provision of safe accommodation for the occupiers in accordance with the Client’s requirements as set out in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Ensuring the Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme and the Life Cycle Replacement schedule are completed on time and in line with performance requirements
• Carrying out a wide array of FM tasks including: – all statutory and PPM works, as necessary
• Carry out maintenance tasks including but not limited to, painting, decorating, blockages, toilet seats, lamp changes, deliveries, furniture breakages and room lockouts fire alarm testing, Fire warden and porterage
• Completing all works safely & in accordance with all relevant regulations
• Working with a pro-active approach to preventative maintenance/inspections so breakdowns and failures are minimised
• Provide timely & efficient resolution to reactive tasks
• Completing additional remedial works when required
• Ensuring the upkeep of relevant certification & documentation as required by the contract
• Assist in audits, stock takes, ordering and contractor management.
• Assisting the wider team by working closely with other team members to maximise productivity and ensure that team and company goals are met
• Remaining vigilant and where issues occur beyond the key responsibilities of the role, ensuring they are reported to the appropriate individual promptly and professionally
• Ensuring all work undertaken is carried out strictly in accordance with supervisory instruction
• Maintaining a clear knowledge and understanding of team objectives and priorities and how the individual role will contribute to the achievements

The requirements of the Multiskilled Maintenance Technician:

• At least 2 years’ experience of Planned, Preventative Maintenance or Reactive Repairs
• Experience of using CAFM or other electronic system for managing all PPM and Reactive tasks
• Experience working in a customer facing environment and in people’s homes as a minimum but experience working in facilities management is highly desired
• Demonstrable skills in carrying out maintenance, decorating, joinery and plastering
• Good working knowledge of electrics, joinery and building fabric repairs
• Experience of Manual Handling
• Experience of using CAFM system for managing all PPM and Reactive tasks
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade 9-4 / A-C) including Maths & English or equivalent
• Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) clearance to work (to be obtained once appointment is made)
• Qualified or working towards achieving City & Guilds Level 3 (recognised trade qualification)
• Health & Safety or Environmental Qualification is desirable

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable Base Salary DOE
• Pension
• Laptop & Phone
• Free Onsite Parking
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com or call Oliver Gill – Global Recruitment Manager today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.

You must have full right to work and live in the UK without requiring any form of visa sponsorship. If you require visa sponsorship, please don’t apply for this role. 

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who would be good for this new role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we’ll ensure you receive £100.00 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you