Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

£28,000 to £30,000 plus fantastic benefits package

Our client based in North Cambridge is currently recruiting for a Facilities Technician to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and market-leading technology company, offering long-term career development within a modern and fast-paced working environment.

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the company's buildings, equipment and workspaces remain safe, functional and compliant. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with previous maintenance, facilities, building services or property maintenance experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Main Responsibilities for the Facilities Technician:

* Carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring repairs

* Responding promptly to maintenance requests and fault reports

* Assisting with office moves, room setups and minor refurbishment projects

* Conducting regular inspections to identify maintenance issues and preventative maintenance requirements

* Ensuring tools, equipment and storage areas are maintained and organised

* Supporting the upkeep of company facilities to ensure a safe and professional working environment

Health & Safety Support:

* Assisting with routine health and safety inspections and audits

* Identifying hazards and reporting issues to management

* Supporting the implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work

* Ensuring safety signage, barriers and safety equipment are correctly installed and maintained

* Assisting with fire safety checks, emergency lighting inspections and evacuation procedures

* Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures

Skills & Experience for the Facilities Technician:

* Previous experience in a Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Building Maintenance or Facilities Maintenance role

* Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs

* Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices

* Ability to identify hazards and work safely at all times

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

* Good communication and teamwork skills

* Competent using basic maintenance tools and equipment

Qualifications for the Facilities Technician (Desirable):

* IOSH, COSHH Awareness or other Health & Safety qualifications

* Trade qualification or relevant vocational training

* First Aid qualification

* Fire Safety training

Salary & Working Hours:

Full-time permanent position 37 hours a week (half a day on Friday)

Monday to Friday

Flexible working hours may occasionally be required to support operational needs

Based in Waterbeach, Cambridge
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed