Groundworks Maintenance Technician

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Groundworks Maintenance Technician to join one of the UK's leading Facilities Management providers, working across a portfolio of retail petrol filling stations within the Stevenage and surrounding areas.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and hands-on engineer to deliver high-quality planned and reactive non-technical maintenance, with a strong focus on groundworks and external maintenance, across multiple sites within the region.
This role is ideal for a practical individual with strong building and groundwork experience who enjoys working independently in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring sites remain safe, compliant and well maintained at all times.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive non-technical repairs across a number of petrol filling station sites. A key element of the role will be groundworks and external fabric maintenance, alongside general building, plumbing and minor HVAC support tasks.
All works must be completed efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high standard, while fully complying with Health & Safety legislation and service level agreements.

Duties

Carry out planned and reactive groundworks maintenance across petrol filling station sites
Repair and maintain car park surfaces, paving, concrete, bollards, barriers, kerbs, drainage channels and external walkways
Ensure all forecourt areas are safe, compliant and well maintained at all times
Maintain and clean surface and foul water drainage systems
Carry out minor civils and building fabric repairs including walls, doors, floors, fencing and external structures
Complete general plumbing and sanitaryware maintenance including sinks, toilets, urinals, taps, leaks and blockages
Undertake pest low-level actions within required timescales
Support minor HVAC tasks including filter changes, belt replacement/re-tensioning, lubrication and coil cleaning
Complete all PPMs and ensure remedial actions are logged and actioned to maintain legal compliance
Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and prioritise jobs to agreed timescales
Order spare parts as required and liaise with site management to minimise disruption
Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are available and serviceable
Accurately complete documentation, timesheets and mobile system updates
Monitor and update the maintenance management system with live job progress
Identify non-repairable issues and provide recommendations to line management
Liaise with project teams on site alterations, refurbishments and modernisation works
Carry out surveys and complete reports as required
Ensure systems are safely shut down and restarted following works
Support other technicians when required
Work flexibly across the regional cluster when needed
Comply at all times with Health & Safety policies, procedures and environmental regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

GCSE standard education
Building Trade Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)
Strong background in general building maintenance and repairs
Competence in drainage, paving, concrete and external fabric repairs
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
PC / tablet literate (Apple & Android)
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Customer-focused, professional and approachable
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work at height and competent using steps and ladders
Full UK driving licence
Flexible, hands-on approach to work

Desirable

Time-served apprenticeship
Water Byelaws qualification
L8 Legionella awareness
Previous experience working on petrol filling stations or retail environments

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

45 hours per week

Salary / Package

Salary: £32,421.43
Company van + fuel card, option for private use
Overtime available
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid travel time
Private healthcare
Retail, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Death in service benefit
Excellent opportunity for long-term career progression within Facilities Management

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