Facilities Assistant

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client based in Braintree, on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day maintenance of the site, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, general building repairs, plumbing work and facilities projects. Working as part of a small facilities team, the successful candidate will ensure faults and maintenance requirements are dealt with safely and efficiently to minimise downtime.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the Braintree site.
• Complete general maintenance tasks and assist with facilities projects as required.
• Carry out plumbing work on water heaters, washroom sanitary equipment, catering services and drainage.
• Ensure all plumbing installation and maintenance work is carried out in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Carry out general building fabric maintenance within office and factory areas, including painting, decorating, boarding, carpentry and replacement of fixtures and fittings.
• Respond to facilities faults and maintenance requests, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised and resolved in a timely manner.
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities and building systems.
• Work from complex system drawings and schematics where required.
• Identify and report damage, defects and major repairs required across the site.
• Clear blockages to toilets and drainage safely, ensuring the correct PPE and barriers are used.
• Follow safe working practices, including the development of task-specific risk assessments.
• Raise and work under permits to work and sanctions to test where required.
• Liaise with and escort third-party contractors when required to support the facilities team.
• Ensure all maintenance facilities and equipment are used in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across all working areas.
• Work independently where safe to do so and as part of the wider team on larger maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the interests of the business.

Experience, education & qualifications

• Previous experience within a facilities maintenance, building maintenance or similar hands-on maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health and safety within the workplace.
• Competent in raising and working under permits to work/sanctions to test.
• Ability to work from complex system drawings and schematics.
• Previous fault finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Good practical knowledge and understanding of general plumbing.
• Knowledge of Legionella and other water-related hazards.
• Experience carrying out general building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Good communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Electrical skills or qualifications would be advantageous.

Hours: 07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.