Mobile Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne

WELCOME TO LINAKER For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor‑made business environments. Having shaped workspaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linaker’s heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work. Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients’ architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team. The last couple of years has seen Linaker grow exponentially and 2026 is no exception. Our client base continues to grow month on month and as a result we are now looking for a number of Mobile Technicians (Fabric Biased) across the UK.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Mobile Technician, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a number of client sites. The role requires a proactive, safety‑focused individual capable of carrying out a broad range of building maintenance activities while maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance, and customer service.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Completion of PPM works to schedule in the most proactive and efficient way possible.
• Production of quotes, including correct parts and labour times required to ensure profitability, cost control and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for ensuring effective diagnostic of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment.
• Record and document all work carried out and raise appropriate documentation.
• Work in accordance with mandatory, health, safety, compliance and environmental requirements.
• Ensure contractual SLA and KPI’s are met.
• Ensuring all work records are updated as needed via the CAFM system.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal standards.
• Liaise with other departments, suppliers and other service providers.
• Protect the company reputation by ensuring the company is always portrayed in a good light and carrying out any other reasonable duties deemed necessary to ensure the business can fulfil its moral, legal duties and obligations.
• Able to communicate efficiently with client, helpdesk and Account management team to any matter arising.
• Ensure equipment, tools, parts and company assets are calibrated, maintained and looked after in an appropriate manner.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks in a proactive, efficient, and safe manner.
• Undertake a wide range of general building maintenance works including minor fabric repairs, painting and decorating, small carpentry works, and minor plumbing works.
• Log tap temperatures in line with L8 / Legionella compliance requirements.
• Complete emergency lighting flick tests as part of statutory PPM compliance.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with company procedures, site standards, and statutory requirements.
• Work in line with health, safety, environmental, and compliance obligations.
• Support delivery of KPIs and SLAs by working to site maintenance plans.
• Record all works accurately using the company CAFM or job management system.
• Identify and report remedial works and raise quotations where required.
• Liaise with clients, helpdesk, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and assets in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Always represent the company professionally at all times.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong written, verbal, and numerical skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and mobile job management systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Broad understanding of general building maintenance duties.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade or building maintenance discipline.
• Previous experience within a facilities management or building maintenance environment.

PREFERRED

• Basic Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant building services or maintenance discipline.
• Legionella Awareness / L8 Training.
• Emergency Lighting Testing certification.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Working at Height certification.
• PASMA or IPAF.
• Experience using CAFM systems (e.g. Job Logic, Concept, Maximo).

THE PACKAGE Starting salary DOE with annual pay reviews. 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays. Uniform and Tools provided. Auto enrolment on the company Pension scheme, Death in Service available after qualifying period.

INTERESTED If you like the sound of the above and want to be part of a fast‑growing business, we would love to hear from you.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.