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Building Services Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 29,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a reliable Building Services Assistant to join their Facilities Team. The role is permanent, working full-time, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 4:15pm and Friday 8am to 3pm.
The role supports the day-to-day maintenance of the buildings, helping to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for staff and visitors. You will carry out a range of routine maintenance duties including minor plumbing, general building repairs, inspections and responding to helpdesk requests. Working closely with other Technicians and supervisors, you will support planned and reactive maintenance across all areas.
The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience, a strong focus on safety and compliance, good teamwork skills and the ability to use IT systems to record work.
Main duties of the job
  * Carry out basic plumbing work, including unblocking drains, replacing taps, and addressing minor leaks
  * Support minor mechanical repairs, routine checks, and general building fabric duties.
  * Deliver handyman-level jobs such as fixtures, fittings, minor carpentry, and general repairs across the estate.
  * Respond to Estates helpdesk requests, ensuring timely completion or escalation of issues.
  * Assist Estates Technicians and Trades in delivering PPMs and reactive maintenance activities.
  * Support safe working practices, following policies, and relevant safety procedures.
  * To assist with out-of-hours services and issues alongside other members of the facilities team.
  * Liaise with and monitor contractors as required.
  * To understand and carry out waste disposal processes in line with environmental policy.
  * To assist the facilities Team with operating the Security & Fire Systems.
  * To monitor the security for the site alongside the other members of the facilities team.
Requirements: The post holder will be a multi-skilled support operative with experience in routine mechanical and building maintenance.
  * Fork Truck License or be willing to go on training courses to achieve this.
  * Full UK Driving licence
  * Experience of maintenance repairs (DIY Level) and using hand tools
  * Manual Handling
  * Good communication and organisation skills
  * Working at Height (In house training provided)
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so

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