Order Ref: 36233

Position Title: Facility Technician

Duration: Contract

Location: Basildon, Essex

• Our Client is seeking a Facility Technician on a fixed term basis for 12 months at our Engineering Centre in Basildon, Essex.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation, installation, connection, service, maintenance, calibration of equipment in accordance with given procedures
• Works with & updates service and maintenance schedules
• Controls and regulates the facilities to ensure the optimal operating state
• Procures the equipment and consumables needed in the relevant area of responsibility
• DIY (Plumbing, Painting, Decorating, Joinery) for all communal spaces
• Operation of Facilities plant and equipment and interrogation of site building management systems
• Routine testing on a variety of life safety systems including fire alarm systems among others
• Supporting key projects, office refurbishments, moves and external ground repairs
• Installation of cables including communication and data
• Building fabric maintenance, fixtures and fittings repair mechanical services repair
• Respond to call-out system for emergencies, security and alarm-related call-outs
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and reporting accordingly providing resulting recommendations
• Water management procedure

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• Experienced in facility maintenance
• Experienced in building HVAC and associated systems maintenance
• Independent, target-oriented way of working and a high level of initiative
• Experience with minor build works
• Minor electrical works and plumbing experience

Knowledge of:

• Electrical engineering and control systems
• Compressed and flammable gases and associated systems
• Working experience of health & safety management processes
• Awareness of L8 Legionellosis
• Painting and decorating experience
• Full, clean and valid UK driving license

Preferable:

• Qualifications relating to electrical installations (17th Edition)
• Qualifications relating to electrical installations (18th Edition)
• Experienced in facility maintenance within an automotive or related technical environment
• Fork lift Truck License
• Mobile Working Elevated Platform