Maintenance Technician - Multi skilled (London)

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As part of Places for People Group, PfP Students 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.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about the team

Reporting to the Hard Services Manager, the Maintenance Technician will work as part of the wider PfP Students team to ensure the provision of safe accommodation for the occupiers in accordance with the Client's requirements as set out in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)

More about your role

This role requires a skilled, responsible, and diligent individual to play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance. On a daily basis, you will ensure the PPM programme and the life cycle replacement schedule are completed on time and in line with performance requirements.

This role is based across - South Kensington, White City and Battersea and operates a 40 hour working week. The hours for this role at 10am - 6pm.

At Places for People, are we committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

More about you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Electrical / Mechanical Experience
• HVAC
• Facilities Maintenance Experience,
• A C&G Guild2391 qualification is desired though not essential

The benefits

We are an ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday package – 28 Days + Annual Leave
• Private Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and development   
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  

For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile.

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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Safeguarding

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We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities