Facilities Technician - London, United Kingdom - Bentley Associates

Bentley Associates
Bentley Associates
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Permanent, full time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours, per week on shifts anytime between 6:30am and 6:00pm.

Flexibility to work paid overtime outside these hours will be required from time to time, including participating in a rota for callouts in the eventof an intruder or fire alarm activation.

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.


Job Purpose

The Facilities Technician will:

  • Assist in the general maintenance of all aspects of the building, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment.
  • Provide support and an effective and efficient service to members of staff, students and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertaking maintenance work to keep the building, furniture and fixtures and fittings in good working order; using advanced DIY level skills in all trades including joinery, building work, electrics and plumbing.
  • Assisting with weekly testing of the fire alarm system and participating in evacuation drills; this will include use of the Evacusafe fire evacuation chairs (training to be provided.)
  • Painting and decorating.
  • Ensuring deliveries are received, recorded and delivered within the Academy.
  • Setting up and rearranging furniture for exams, meetings, assemblies etc.
  • Ensuring facilities routines are completed fully and correctly - legionella checks, pest control, maintenance and servicing of equipment, periodic checks.
  • Acting as a key holder for the building and taking responsibility for security and building systems including fire and intruder alarms, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Ensuring the building is kept secure at all times, including external access to the building and internal access to restricted areas.
  • Using a computer to access tasks from an online helpdesk system and updating and closing tasks as they are progressed.
  • Providing a speedy response to staff requests raised using a text messaging app called 'Slack'.
  • Liaising with and supporting Schools Plus (an event management company who operate the building in evenings and at weekends) in facilities related matters.
  • Ensuring the building is kept safe at all times, including an understanding of fire and emergency systems, basic health and safety and risk assessments and adhering to safe working procedures at all times.
  • Working with contractors to assist and direct them in their duties on site.
  • Driving the School minibus (must be over 21 and have held a UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.)
  • To undertake other duties, appropriate to the post, as may be required from time to time.
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