Trade Support Technician

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Unite Foundation Full time
Unite Foundation: Trade Support Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Trade Support Technician to join our team at Unite Foundation. As a key member of our Facilities Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and customer service across our properties.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical maintenance and facilities works, with a strong focus on Health and Safety legislation. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance, working closely with colleagues to provide an outstanding student experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and flexible individual to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and maintaining a safe and secure environment, we want to hear from you

  • Estimated Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum
  • Location: London

About the Role:

Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated Trade Support Technician to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  1. Acting as a technical specialist for electrical maintenance and facilities works, including but not limited to:
  2. Maintenance of Domestic and Commercial electrical installations
  3. Completing planned works, including EICR testing, lightning protection (if qualifications held), E/M light servicing, heat recovery units, and complete all certification and remedial works identified.
  4. Working in plant rooms and with the electrical plant items and BMS
  5. Working on electronic locking systems and intercoms associated with gates and barriers, suited systems both mechanical and electronic
  6. Basic plastering, repairing holes in walls, etc.
  7. Basic domestic plumbing skills
  8. Basic joinery skills
  9. Liaising and controlling Unite Students' Third Party partners where required
  10. Actively taking part in Estates Team continuous improvement forums and best practice sharing
  11. Undertaking general repair and maintenance works as required
  12. Providing Reactive maintenance support, including emergency building works and summer turnaround projects
  13. Responding and attending to maintenance and Health and Safety related calls within the required service level agreements
  14. Logging of maintenance issues through the supervisor or service and sales team
  15. Assisting the Supervisor and taking the lead with stock control processes, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of materials
  16. Providing maintenance and customer service support in emergencies
  17. Flexible approach to work to assist City teams when and where required
  18. Taking an active role during the turnaround room process
  19. Ensuring all Unite Students Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times
  20. Ensuring the Supervisor is informed of all serious incidents

About Us:

Unite Foundation is a leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK. Our mission is to create and maintain happy, healthy environments that foster academic success and personal growth. We take pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and strive to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people.



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