Job Description

Property Maintenance and Facilities Technician | Southend-on-Sea | 29,845 | 37 hours per week
The Role - Property Maintenance and Facilities Technician
Step into a role where no two days look the same. As a key player in our clients Property and Facilities team, you'll be at the heart of keeping our clients' sites running smoothly, whether owned or leased. You'll take a proactive lead in delivering high?quality Facilities Management services, ensuring every space is safe, efficient, and operating at its best.
Working closely with the Operations Service, you'll help maintain exceptional standards across all sites, tackling challenges, coordinating maintenance activity, and making sure every task is completed to a consistently high standard. This is a hands?on, fast?moving role where your impact will be felt across the entire business.
Duties and key responsibilities
To carry out scheduled property inspections to the company's portfolio including various testing and reporting. Keeping accurate records and assisting the organisation in its responsibility to keep its buildings and facilities in good order and compliant with the latest regulations.
What You'll Need

• Good general knowledge of buildings and associated facilities.
• Strong observation, recording, and auditing skills.
• Ability to plan and manage your own schedule effectively.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including voluntary, care, and health sector partners.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear communication skills in person, by phone, and via email.
• Strong writing skills for reports and clear instructions.
• Competent IT skills for email, internet use, and database entry.
• Self?motivation, flexibility, and the ability to stay focused during changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during incidents or crises.

Knowledge

• Awareness of the building and facilities management industry.
• Basic understanding of PAT testing, asbestos, legionella, fire detection, and emergency lighting systems (training will be provided where needed).

Education / Training

• Reasonable knowledge or experience in building maintenance.
• Good standard of reading, writing, and maths.
• Willingness to undertake further training as required.
• Full and current UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

• Strong versatility as a multi?trade worker, able to carry out a wide range of maintenance, repairs, and installations across multiple properties.
• Experience in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and basic electrical work is highly desirable.
• Hands?on experience and relevant qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds in a building-related trade). All practical experience will be considered, including planned and reactive repairs, isolating faults, and making areas safe.
• A solid understanding of buildings and facilities, ensuring all work remains compliant with required standards.
• The ability to manage their own workload, prioritise tasks, and complete scheduled works to a high standard.

• Ability to travel within the city.
• A flexible, team?focused approach to work.
• Commitment to the organisation's values and ethos.
• Access to a car is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Salary 29,845
• Annual Leave 33 days including bank holiday

• Blue Light Card

• Pension Scheme

• A day off to celebrate your birthday!

• 24/7 Digital GP Access

• Employment Assistance Programme

• Training and Development

Skills Required