Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Officer - Hackney

Full Time | Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours per Week

£29,873 - £32,855 + Overtime Opportunities

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Premises Officer to join a busy and well-maintained educational environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical maintenance experience who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, compliant and operating efficiently.

Working as part of a supportive facilities team, you will play a key role in ensuring the site remains secure, functional and welcoming for staff, students and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

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• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
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• Undertake general building repairs including basic joinery, plumbing, electrical and decorating works.
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• Assist with the operation and maintenance of building services systems including HVAC, heating, pumps, BMS and access control systems.
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• Support statutory compliance activities including fire alarm testing, legionella monitoring and routine safety inspections.
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• Receive and manage deliveries across the site.
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• Set up rooms and furniture for meetings, examinations and events.
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• Liaise with external contractors and support works on site.
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• Respond promptly to maintenance requests through the facilities helpdesk system.
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• Act as a key holder and support site security, including alarm activations where required.
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About You

We are looking for someone who:

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• Has practical experience in building maintenance, facilities or estates services.
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• Possesses good DIY and fault-finding skills across multiple trades.
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• Takes a proactive, customer-focused approach to their work.
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• Can work independently and manage competing priorities.
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• Has basic computer skills and is comfortable using online systems.
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• Is physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
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Desirable Experience

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• Previous experience within facilities, estates or maintenance environments.
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• Knowledge of plant and building systems.
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• First Aid qualification.
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• Experience working within education, healthcare or public sector environments.
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• D1 licence entitlement for minibus driving.
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What's on Offer?

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• Overtime opportunities.
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• Comprehensive training and development.
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• Supportive team environment.
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• Opportunity to work within a modern, well-maintained facility.
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• Long-term career development prospects.
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