Maintenance Technician - Bracknell

Maintenance Technician - Berkshire, South East

Ref: 5054Thursday 25 September 2025

£35,000

Maintenance Technician – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing - Bracknell, Berkshire ...  £35,000 + full range of benefits.  Our client is a leading chemicals company employing nearly 200 people. They are looking for an experienced maintenance technician to join their small but busy maintenance team where you will carry out a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairs to facilities, machinery and equipment. You should have a relevant electrical qualification as you’ll be using your electrical knowledge and experience and be able to supplement this with information from manuals and schematics in order to analyse, troubleshoot and repair equipment. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate reasonable knowledge of electrical, mechanical and technical aspects of building maintenance acquired through similar relevant experience. The hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm and parking is available on-site.

 

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Adhere to established safety policies and procedures including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes or additions to safety procedures and assisting in safety training activities
  • Complete basic adjustments/repairs/modifications to existing equipment/systems or install new systems/equipment as necessary. Help with contractor activities to ensure quality and timely completion of work.
  • Ensure adequate supply levels to support maintenance function related to assigned areas/projects.  Order or initiate ordering of parts, components, assemblies and general materials needed to complete assignments.
  • Ensure completion of mechanical/general building system equipment repairs and services in response to employee generated service requests.
  • Help in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs on systems, equipment and general facilities in assigned areas. Assure that required documentation is completed accurately.
  • Train others on facilities systems as necessary to allow them to act in a knowledgeable manner in emergency situations when facilities maintenance personnel unavailable.
  • Ensure the company site is well presentable including clean buildings, functional lighting, and that roads and sidewalks are clear.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience and technical knowledge to deal with technical problems
  • Demonstrate vigilance of potential safety hazards including: fuel leaks, chemical fumes, moving parts of machinery, etc.
  • Skilled troubleshooter with excellent diagnostic skills, planning and organising tasks and projects; able to set priorities and follow through with the plan
  • Able to climb and work from a ladder; able to reach overhead and lift/carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
  • Can demonstrate knowledge of necessary building permit system and construction permit inspection process as applicable
  • Working experience of applicable building code, national fire protection and electric code (or equivalent foreign standards)
  • Can plan and complete projects varying in complexity as well as organise and prioritise multiple complex projects
  • Can focus on the objectives and details of projects with a task-oriented mentality
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment based on data in the decision making process with regard to projects, people and processes
  • Use organisational and interpersonal skills effectively to streamline work or interaction with other individuals or work groups
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills adequately to effectively direct the work of others
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency with Lotus 123 and Microstation CAD software or similar

 

BENEFITS:

  • 25 days holiday
  • Excellent final salary Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection
  • Potential leased car scheme
  • Subsidised restaurant
  • Free on-site parking
  • Various social activities