Lead Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Hours:

37 hours per week over 52 weeks per year.

Shift hours:
Approx 09:00 - 17:00.

Full Address:
Conway Centre (Fixed Location).

• Lead and supervise a small team of maintenance operatives, ensuring work is allocated effectively, completed to the required standard and supported on a day-to-day basis.
• Carry out routine, reactive and planned maintenance across buildings, grounds and activity infrastructure.
• Undertake multi-skilled maintenance and repair work, including general building repairs, carpentry and basic plumbing, covering elements such as doors, windows, fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Support the development and delivery of planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Undertake statutory checks, inspections and maintenance activities in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, audit logs, inspection records and reports using designated systems.
• Take responsibility for the routine maintenance and upkeep of outdoor activity equipment and associated structures, including high and low ropes courses, in line with training, competence, industry standards and agreed procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Activity team where required to identify, prioritise and resolve maintenance issues relating to activity areas, equipment and structures.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, safe, fit for purpose.
• Assist with contractor access and site support, liaising with other departments as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance systems, standards and working practices.
• Flexible working is a requirement of the role; there will be occasions of evening and weekend working.

• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• Health & Safety awareness (e.g. IOSH Working Safely).
• Relevant training in inspection or maintenance of outdoor activity equipment/structures.
• Core qualifications in Maths and English.
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work alone and as a team.
• Comfortable with working at height, Disability Confident.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

• Competitive monthly pay.
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team.
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for promotion.