Maintenance Technician

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As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.

More About Your Role
We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work to ensure the site is maintained to meet and where possible exceed the standards set out in the Service Level Agreement for the site. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for ensuring the PPM and Life Cycle replacement are completed on time and in line with performance requirements.

This role is based on site 5 days a week at The Oval, Roberts Way, Bishops Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9BT
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More About You
The successful candidate will have experience in Electrical or Mechanical maintenance role and possess the relevant qualifications. The ability to interact with a range of stakeholders is also desired.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience in a Maintenance role.
• A qualification in Mechanical Services or Electrical services,
• Experience of working in a diverse team in a customer-focussed environment.

The Benefits
We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering job security and all the challenges you could wish for. Here, people can flourish, thrive, better themselves, and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. We like to invest in our people; therefore, the successful job holders will have the opportunity to undergo training within the company, including the opportunity to enroll in apprenticeship courses.

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleague
• Pension with matched contributions
• Excellent holiday pay
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and much more.

What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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