Facilities Technician

Are you a practical, hands-on individual who enjoys keeping a workplace running smoothly? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards and making sure everything is safe, clean and well organised? We're recruiting for a Facilities Technician to join a well-established and innovative engineering organisation. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play an important part in maintaining the site, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring colleagues have a safe and well-maintained working environment. You'll work alongside the Facilities and Production teams, getting involved in everything from general maintenance and housekeeping to site improvements and contractor support.

What's on offer?

• 9-day fortnight – enjoy an extended weekend every other week.
• Flexible start and finish times, including an early finish at 1pm on Fridays.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) – up to one additional day per calendar month.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Opportunities for training, development and gaining additional qualifications.
• Supportive working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.

The Role

As a Facilities Technician, you'll help ensure the site, buildings, production areas and external grounds are maintained to a high standard. You'll take responsibility for a range of practical tasks, helping the business operate safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilities & General Maintenance
  • Carry out routine building inspections and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
  • Undertake minor repairs, general handyman duties and basic maintenance tasks.
  • Assist with office moves, furniture assembly and relocation of equipment.
  • Support facilities improvement projects and general site upgrades.
  • Maintain external areas, including pathways, grounds and car parks.
• Housekeeping & Site Maintenance
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across offices, production areas and communal spaces.
  • Look after kitchens, meeting rooms, welfare facilities and shared areas.
  • Manage general waste and recycling, including emptying bins.
  • Assist with spill response and general housekeeping activities.
  • Help ensure the site remains clean, organised and presentable.
• Maintenance & Contractor Support
  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance activities.
  • Support maintenance engineers and external contractors with repairs and servicing.
  • Carry out basic maintenance tasks within your training and experience.
  • Report faults and maintenance issues, helping ensure these are resolved promptly.
  • Support contractor and visitor access, including site inductions and supervision where required.
• Health, Safety & Operational Support
  • Follow site health and safety procedures and maintain safe working practices.
  • Carry out basic safety checks and report potential hazards.
  • Support environmental and waste management initiatives.
  • Assist with deliveries, stock movements and general operational requirements.
  • Respond to day-to-day facilities requests and provide support to other departments when needed.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from practical, reliable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in doing a job well. You may have experience in:

• Facilities or building maintenance.
• General maintenance or handyman work.
• Warehouse or production environments.
• Cleaning, housekeeping or site support.
• Engineering or maintenance support.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience using basic hand tools and carrying out minor repairs.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Basic computer skills for recording maintenance requests and reporting issues.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Additional qualifications that would be beneficial (but aren't essential):

• IOSH Working Safely or IOSH Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• Forklift or MEWP licence.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Don't worry if you don't hold all the above qualifications. Further training and development can be provided for the right person.

Security Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks and achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Candidates will generally need to have lived in the UK for the last five years to be eligible for SC clearance, although some exceptions may apply.

Interested? If you're looking for a varied facilities role with excellent benefits, a great work-life balance and opportunities to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!