Facilities Maintenance Technician in Marlow

Facilities Maintenance Technician Location: Marlow, Bucks Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent We’re looking for a practical and proactive Facilities Maintenance Technician to take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of a commercial site. This is a varied, hands-on role covering both internal building maintenance and external grounds. No two days will be exactly the same, so this would suit someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, takes pride in their surroundings and likes taking ownership of getting things sorted. Key Responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Technician: * Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs. * Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating tasks within your level of competency. * Repair or replace basic fixtures and fittings. * Adjust doors, locks, handles, shelving and furniture. * Investigate straightforward building faults and escalate specialist work where required. * Assist with furniture moves and room set-ups. * Keep maintenance, storage and plant areas safe, tidy and organised. * Maintain external areas including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and strimming. * Carry out leaf, debris and general external clearance. * Maintain pathways, entrances, landscaped areas and car parks. * Support seasonal maintenance including snow and ice preparation. * Carry out routine building and maintenance checks following appropriate training. * Record completed maintenance work and report defects promptly. * Respond to reactive maintenance issues including leaks, drainage problems and minor damage. * Liaise with and support external contractors attending site. * Maintain tools, equipment and maintenance stock. * Identify replacement parts and materials required. * Keep accurate maintenance records and provide updates on completed work. * Proactively identify issues before they develop into larger problems. Key Requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Technician: * Previous experience within building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, grounds maintenance or a similar practical role. * Strong general DIY and maintenance skills. * Confident using common hand and power tools safely. * Comfortable carrying out both indoor and outdoor work throughout the year. * Good practical problem-solving skills. * Able to work independently and organise your own workload. * Able to recognise when specialist or regulated work needs to be escalated. * Reliable, proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks. * Good communication skills and attention to detail. * Comfortable using a phone, tablet or computer to update maintenance records. Experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, commercial facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance or planned preventative maintenance would be beneficial. Knowledge of water hygiene, fire-door checks, manual handling, working at height or qualifications such as PASMA/IPAF would also be useful, although training can be provided where appropriate. A full UK driving licence would be beneficial. Above all, we’re looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive who notices when something needs attention and takes responsibility for getting it resolved