Building Fabric Specialist

4 weeks ago


Stratford, Greater London, United Kingdom John Lewis Full time £25,071 - £31,700
Position:
Building Fabric Specialist

Location:
Milton Keynes - Fenny Lock

Employment Type:
Permanent

Compensation:
£25,071 - £31,700

Working Hours:
42 hours per week

At John Lewis, we prioritize the well-being of our Partners and promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements. This may include options such as flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts where feasible. We encourage discussions about these arrangements with the hiring manager during the interview process.


Our Mission

We are committed to working in partnership for a happier world, guided by our core principles: happier people, happier business, and a happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a distinctive organization dedicated to positively impacting the lives of all.


Overview

This role is situated within our National Distribution Centre at Fenny Lock. The salary range for this position is set between £25,071 and £31,700, which includes a shift premium of 20%.

This position entails a commitment of 42 hours per week, following a shift pattern of 14 shifts of 12.5 hours within a 28-day cycle, encompassing both day and night shifts.


Role Responsibilities

As a vital member of the Campus Engineering Team, the Building Fabric Specialist will assist both shift and technical teams by executing planned, reactive, remedial, and enhancement tasks in-house.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering internal planned maintenance and reactive services, with exposure to project activities, thereby reducing reliance on external contractors in a critical 24-hour operational environment.
  • Demonstrating a willingness to acquire new skills related to campus asset maintenance and repairs, including inspection processes, record-keeping, plumbing, painting, and external site upkeep.
  • Achieving first-fix solutions for building fabric, fixtures, and equipment while supporting the Engineering Technician team.
  • Utilizing IT systems effectively to facilitate and manage work tasks.
  • Maintaining open communication with Engineering Shift Managers to promptly address operational issues.

Benefits of Joining Us
  • Exceptional work-life balance with a focus on well-being and flexible working arrangements.
  • Full-time holiday entitlement of 15.5 days (based on an average 3.5-day working week), increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme with matched contributions from the Partnership (up to 8% of pay), along with an additional 4% contribution after three years of service.
  • Partnership discount in-store and online after completing Earning Membership, including 25% off in John Lewis & Partners and 20% in Waitrose & Partners.
  • Subsidized meals and access to a dining room offering hot and cold meals throughout the day.
  • Complimentary on-site hot drinks and fruit.
  • Free on-site parking and a cycle-to-work support scheme.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should possess a strong vocational background with proven experience in construction or engineering, along with a comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety regulations in commercial and industrial settings.


Additional Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Completion of an apprenticeship (CITB, CGLI, or equivalent).
  • CSCS accreditation.
  • IPAF & PASMA certification, with training in Working at Height.
  • First-Aid certification.
  • IOSH / NEBOSH qualifications.


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