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