Job Description:

Job Title: Area Site Technician 

Location: Southampton

Pay Range/details: £39,825.03 per annum (salary including on call standby 1:4)

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are supporting a leading facilities management provider in the recruitment of an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join the team to work on a leading supermarket contracts. The role will involve maintaining and repairing a range of electrical, mechanical plant and equipment in retail outlets, undertaking regular planned store visits to complete reactive, PPMs and minor repairs as requested by the customer (including non-electrical).

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules within agreed timescales, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• Deliver both reactive and planned maintenance on catering and bakery equipment.
• Carry out emergency lighting and fire alarm testing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Undertake general building repairs and maintenance as required across customer sites.
• Diagnose faults in plant and equipment, identifying non-repairable issues and recommending suitable replacement solutions.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with relevant regulations and standards.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification.
• AM2 and/or 2391 certification.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial or retail environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using PDA/mobile job management systems.
• Ability to maintain and repair a broad range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including commercial catering and bakery equipment.
• Previous experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance in a retail or multi-site environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Private pension scheme
• Health cashback plan, including support for dental and optical costs
• Employee discount platform
• Employee recognition awards of up to £250
• Access to discounted membership schemes
• Mental and physical wellbeing support services
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Discounted commuter travel options

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Mobile Maintenance Electrician, Building Services Engineer, Commercial Electrician, or Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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