Facilities ​/ Maintenance Technician

Join Fortress:
Global Leaders in Machinery Safety & Interlocking

At Fortress, we save lives by providing world-class machinery safety and interlocking solutions. Since 1977, our innovative products have protected workers worldwide, preventing access to hazardous machine areas and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Function:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type:
Full time

Job Description

At Fortress our purpose is to “save lives by providing the best safety solutions”. Our culture fosters creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our employees are encouraged to develop and learn new skills to reach their maximum potential. We believe diversity is an asset, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture, our employees, our products, and the local communities in which we are based.

We care about the environment, and we are on the way to becoming carbon neutral. We take an active role in supporting our local community, charities, and partner with schools.

Keep the place that keeps the world safe running beautifully

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Fortress Safety as a Facilities Maintenance Technician and become the person who keeps our Wolverhampton HQ safe, clean, compliant and running like clockwork. If you love variety, take genuine pride in a job well done, and enjoy being the go-to person everyone relies on, you ll thrive here.

It s a hands-on, people-facing role that blends practical maintenance with smart coordination. No two days are the same — one moment you re carrying out safety checks and PAT testing, the next you re setting up for an important meeting, solving a maintenance issue, or working with contractors to keep everything ship-shape. Your work will directly shape the environment where our teams design products that protect people all over the world.

What you ll be doing

• Carry out regular PAT testing on electrical equipment, keeping accurate records and arranging repairs or replacements
• Conduct daily building inspections and tackle minor maintenance — lighting, basic plumbing and general wear and tear
• Manage waste and recycling, including coordinating commercial collections and correct waste segregation
• Keep common areas, washrooms and welfare facilities clean, stocked and welcoming, liaising with cleaning contractors
• Support health and safety compliance — routine safety checks, fire safety equipment, emergency lighting and first aid provisions
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist work, obtaining quotes and supervising jobs with minimal disruption
• Handle space management — setting up meeting rooms, furniture moves and office layout changes
• Respond to staff requests, prioritising and resolving issues efficiently
• Support site security, making sure gates, doors and windows are secure
• Champion environmental initiatives by monitoring utility usage and reducing waste
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation for audits and inspections

What you ll bring

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance or an equivalent practical qualification
• PAT testing certification (City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent)
• Basic health and safety awareness training
• 1–3 years  experience in a facilities, maintenance or building services role
• A full driving licence
• Practical maintenance skills across basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• Strong organisation, clear communication and good computer literacy for record-keeping
• Physical fitness for manual tasks including lifting, climbing ladders and time on your feet
• A flexible, hands-on approach and a real willingness to tackle varied tasks

Nice to have

• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000 – £40,000 per year
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10.5%
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Cycle to work scheme and airport parking discounts
• Long service recognition

About Fortress Safety

Fortress Safety are the experts in machinery safety and interlocking. Since 1977 we've been protecting people and equipment in hazardous environments around the world — from our Wolverhampton HQ to operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India.

We're proud to be part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company with over 8,000 employees across 50+ subsidiaries worldwide, all united by a purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. It means your work here has genuine global impact — and your career can grow with us.

Inclusion and belonging

At Fortress, we don t just accept difference — we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, and if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let us know.

How to apply