Building Maintenance Technician

Description

We are a London Bridge based company looking for an efficient self motivated Building Maintenance Technician.

Building Maintenance Technician Location: Southwark, London | Salary: £35,000–£40,000 DOE | Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (occasional evening/weekend flexibility)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to take responsibility for the day-to-day operational upkeep of our buildings and event spaces in London Bridge.

This is a varied, practical role covering routine maintenance, minor repairs, statutory compliance checks, contractor coordination and event setup support. Operating across both office buildings and live event spaces, the successful candidate will play a central part in ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant and well maintained at all times.

The role requires someone with strong hands-on skills, the ability to manage a varied workload independently, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Key Responsibilities

Building Operations

• Open and close buildings and event spaces in line with daily schedules

• Conduct daily walkarounds and building condition checks

• Monitor and maintain the general safety, cleanliness and presentation of the site

• Report hazards, defects and maintenance requirements promptly and accurately

Compliance & Safety

• Complete routine statutory compliance checks including fire alarm tests, emergency lighting inspections and water flushing

• Maintain accurate logs and records of all compliance activity

• Support the organisation in meeting its health and safety obligations across all sites

Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks including:

o Painting and decorative touch-ups

o Basic carpentry and furniture repairs

o Replacement of fixtures, fittings and signage

o Minor plumbing tasks and blockage clearance

• Identify maintenance issues proactively and escalate where specialist input is required

Events & Space Preparation

• Assist with room configurations, furniture movement and preparation of event spaces

• Liaise with the events team to ensure spaces are set up accurately and on time

• Return spaces to standard configuration following events

Contractor Management

• Manage contractor access and supervise on-site works

• Ensure contractors comply with site health and safety requirements

• Report on contractor progress and flag issues to relevant internal stakeholders

Person Specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a facilities, building maintenance or building operations role

• Competent across a range of practical maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry and general repairs

• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload

• Reliable, punctual and methodical in approach

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Basic IT proficiency for task logging and reporting

Desirable:

• Experience in an events, hospitality or venue environment

• Knowledge of building systems and statutory compliance requirements

• Experience supervising contractors on site

• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

• PAT testing certification

• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary of £35,000–£40,000 depending on experience

• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with occasional flexibility required for events

• A varied operational role across office buildings and live event spaces

• The opportunity to take ownership of a key facilities function within a growing organisation

Success Criteria

Performance in this role will be measured against the consistent delivery of the following outcomes: buildings maintained to a safe and presentable standard at all times, compliance checks completed on schedule and accurately recorded, event spaces prepared correctly and on time, contractors managed effectively on site and maintenance issues identified and resolved without unnecessary delay.

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