Senior Maintenance Technician
Cobalt Recruitment. · Leeds, England ·
Job Description Senior Maintenance TechnicianLocation: LeedsSalary: Up to £35,000 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeThe OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to join a facilities team based in Leeds.
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced maintenance professional who is confident carrying out a broad range of repairs and planned maintenance, while also providing day-to-day guidance and support to a small team of more junior operatives.
This is not a desk-based supervisory role . You'll remain actively involved in maintenance work across the site, responding to issues, diagnosing faults and completing repairs yourself, while helping to ensure the wider team works effectively and to a consistently high standard.
The RoleAs Senior Maintenance Technician, you'll act as a senior presence within the maintenance team and provide practical support and guidance to junior colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the siteCompleting a broad range of hands-on repairs and general building maintenanceDiagnosing faults and resolving maintenance issues efficientlyUndertaking minor plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, decorating and general fabric repairs within your level of competenceResponding to maintenance requests and ensuring issues are dealt with promptlyProviding practical guidance and support to junior maintenance operativesHelping to allocate and prioritise day-to-day maintenance tasksChecking completed works and helping maintain a high standard across the teamSupporting and developing less experienced members of the maintenance teamIdentifying when specialist contractors are required and escalating more complex issues appropriatelyLiaising with contractors and other site teams where requiredEnsuring maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant proceduresMaintaining accurate records of works completedProactively identifying maintenance issues before they develop into larger problemsSupporting the wider Facilities Management team with the smooth day-to-day operation of the siteAbout YouWe're looking for someone who has built up strong practical maintenance experience and is comfortable taking on additional responsibility within a team.
You'll ideally have
Previous experience within a hands-on building maintenance, facilities or property environmentStrong general maintenance and repair skillsExperience across multiple areas of building maintenance rather than a single specialist tradeA proactive approach to fault finding and problem solvingPrevious experience supporting, mentoring or guiding junior team membersThe confidence to take the lead on maintenance issues when requiredGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and building usersA strong understanding of health & safety within a maintenance environmentGood organisation skills and the ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirementsA reliable, practical and hands-on approachA relevant trade or maintenance qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will be equally important.
What's on Offer? Salary up to £35,000 per annumPermanent opportunity based in LeedsA senior position with responsibility for guiding and supporting junior operativesA varied, genuinely hands-on maintenance roleOpportunity to take greater responsibility without moving away from practical maintenance workInterested?
If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Technician or Senior Handyperson looking to take the next step in your career while remaining hands-on, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the position.