Building Fabric Technician

Job Introduction

The role relies on you being able to get on and do directed and scheduled jobs / tasks without supervision, so it is important that you are happy to work under your own initiative, but obviously respond to any jobs that have been scheduled and respond to reactive tasks as directed or as instructed by your line manager.

Additionally it is understood that you would understand the need for flexibility, and take on any duty that may be properly deemed to be part of the role

It is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain efficient running of the maintenance service and meet client requests / tasks / expectations. We require the Technician to be proactive as well as being able to meet reactive demand.

The Technician will be required to undergo regular Health & Safety training in line with legislative requirements and task requirements as well as attending annual campus induction training. Safe work methods and specific equipment training will also be provided. You may also be required to participate / attend specific task related training or legislative compliance training.

Role Responsibility

Daily / Weekly Tasks

• Washroom Maintenance including plumbing / fitting / replacing sanitary ware
• As required Drilling and fitting shelves, soap dispensers, toilet roll holders as requested by the cleaning coordinators etc to walls
• Unblocking drains or assisting a drainage contractor as and when necessary
• Fire door and general door maintenance – Audits / Recording Faults / Assessing and ordering parts / Conducting Repairs
• Air Handling Unit Filter changes – Movement of filter stock to roof storage locations / meter readings / filter changes
• Possible re lamping / diffuser changes / ceiling tile replacement
• High level dusting / cleaning
• Assist with meeting room reconfigurations if requested
• Daily / weekly check for blown light bulbs in all main common & public areas and log with Facilities
• Occasional paint / tile and decorate projects

Monthly Tasks

• Monthly Facilities and Sodexo vehicle valeting
• Prune / cutback shrubbery as scheduled in picnic areas
• As required remove heavy items from the building to bins/skips for disposal
• Annually Clean light fittings that are enclosed
• Spot clean / clean window blinds in meeting rooms as scheduled and report faulty / damaged blinds to Facilities Dept
• Check and repair Associate personal lockers
• Jet wash picnic area slab paving

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Characteristics:

• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Able to keep confidentiality
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Literate / Numerate
• Good IT skills – Email / Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• A degree of flexibility

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• General plumbing qualification (City& Guilds / NVQ) plus practical hands on experience
• Good all round maintenance experience including basic carpentry / paint & decorate / tiling
• Basic electrical work – replacing damaged sockets / lamps (no new circuits)
• Electrical safety
• IPAF or Fork Truck certificate would be beneficial
• Experience of working within a small maintenance team
• Basic knowledge of Risk Assessment / Safe Systems
• Working in confined space training or certificate
• Abrasive Wheels Certificate
• Range of power tools – practical experience / knowledge

Package Description

Key Objectives of the Role

• Be flexible in the role to cover a number of areas and any other general facilities duties as determined from time to time.
• to work in a multi task environment using own initiative and following defined processes in line with contractual and client needs
• carry out routine PPM, minor repair and improvement works
• complete all works orders as required in a timely manner
• be proactive in reporting faults to equipment, buildings and fabric to MAXIMO or Sodexo helpdesk
• maintain the cleanliness of plant rooms, workshops and storage areas
• work in accordance with work instructions, safe working practices and method statements ensuring relevant paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors
• provide adhoc general housekeeping service during the daytime e.g spillages, waste collection  etc and liaise with housekeeping team line manager where necessary

Job Level Overview

The Job Holder is subject to general work instructions and direct supervision of progress and results. He/She works within standardised work practices and procedures. The Job Holder is likely to have vocational qualifications and be able to demonstrate procedural/systematic proficiency that may involve competence in the use of specialised equipment. The Job Holder's performance will have minimal direct impact on both client and Business Group performance.

Operational Accountabilities

• Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks within own area
• Acts as part of a team to deliver activities which support operational and contractual objectives
• Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
• Makes decisions within parameters set by manager, using job/specialist experience
• Maybe subject to regular local supervision of progress against results and escalates issues when required
• Interacts with stakeholders client and others around specific work efforts and deliverables
• Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
• Supervises the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.