Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum + on-call allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift pattern

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join the Facilities team of a well-established organisation based in Kettering.

This is a varied, hands-on position responsible for helping to ensure the organisation's sites are maintained in a safe, secure and efficient condition. The role covers general maintenance, facilities, site security and health and safety duties, making it an ideal opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on approach.

The Role

As a Facilities & Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out general facilities, caretaking and maintenance duties
Undertaking basic DIY, plumbing, painting and decorating
Operating a FLT as required
Completing toilet and facilities logs
Opening and closing the site and maintaining site security
Acting as a site key holder
Responding to intruder and fire alarm call-outs
Carrying out safety and maintenance checks on pool vehicles
Conducting routine Health & Safety checks
Supporting hospitality requirements when required
Assisting with occasional heavy lifting and moving of equipment
Working closely with colleagues across different departments to support the smooth running of the site

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating three-week shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 5:30am – 1:30pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Week 3: Monday to Friday, 11:00am – 7:00pm

There is also an on-call requirement one week in three, with an additional allowance paid for this.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, site services or a similar hands-on role
A practical approach with basic DIY and maintenance skills
A full UK driving licence
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A flexible and adaptable approach
A positive 'can-do' attitude
Good problem-solving skills
The ability to build effective working relationships across different departments
The willingness to undertake training and become a qualified First Aider
The ability to undertake some manual handling and heavy lifting when required

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

Salary of up to £25,000 per annum
Additional on-call allowance
25–30 days' annual leave, dependent on length of service
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Income protection
Free on-site parking
This is a great opportunity for a practical and reliable individual looking for a varied Facilities & Maintenance role within a well-established organisation in Kettering.

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