Job Opportunity

Due to continued growth, Labman are seeking to add a Facilities / Maintenance Technician to our existing maintenance team.

The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday). There could be call outs from time to time.

Role Responsibilities

Multi-skilled maintenance technician required who will be responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks to keep building facilities running smoothly and efficiently.

Duties include repairing and maintaining building systems (plumbing, electrical, etc.), conducting preventative maintenance activities, responding to maintenance requests, identifying and resolving safety hazards, and keeping detailed records of maintenance activities.

The technician should have excellent problem solving, communication, and organisational skills, with a focus on long-term career development, we are looking for someone with leadership potential to grow within the organisation.

Key tasks

Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
Planned maintenance as scheduled (fire alarm tests, emergency lighting tests, equipment maintenance etc.).
Overseeing contractors
Performing maintenance tasks (Painting, reactive repairs etc.).
Minor plumbing, electrical work, and repairs to building fabric.
Waste management activities
Groundwork maintenance, confident with the use and basic maintenance of both hand and mechanical machinery e.g. hedge cutters, mower, strimmer’s etc.   
Maintaining records for stores stock and goods in systems to be kept updated
Providing updates to colleagues, ensuring they are made aware of scheduled tasks and progress in a timely manner.
Reporting and resolving deficiencies to avoid faults and risks to health and safety.
Production support
Expected to be proactive in continual site/building improvement

Essential Capabilities

Previous experience in a similar caretaker or facilities role is preferred.
Able to take on most, if not all, building tradesman’s activities
Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical tasks.
Strong planning and communication skills (written and verbal)
Driving licence is essential
Able to work unsupervised
Efficient organisational skills
Maintenance planning and project management
Delegate and specify works for sub-contractors
Passion and enthusiasm for their work
Computer literate

Desirable Capabilities

Qualifications within Health & Safety working practices
Experience costing jobs
Experience training colleagues

Company Overview

Established for over 40 years, Labman Automation Ltd is an award-winning company with its HQ in North Yorkshire and offices in Bracknell and Liverpool. Labman designs and manufactures bespoke laboratory automation systems for a wide range of industries across the world.

We’re a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour & enthusiasm. This is driven by our core values & behaviours which underpin everything we do:

In it together - Being a team; a community of mutual support
Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality
Humility – Respecting yourself and others
Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
Fun – Enjoyment in your work

What We’re Offering

A competitive salary, based on merit and reviewed annually

33 days annual holiday inc public holidays (raising to 38 over 5 years) with flexibility to carry some over

5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary with no upper cap

Enhanced maternity pay (long service eligibility)

Working in our award-winning, custom-built headquarters located on the outskirts of the Georgian Market town of Stokesley - a stone’s throw from the breath-taking East Coast and the North Yorkshire moors

Free use of in-house gym, climbing wall and squash court

Multiple social teams/groups from Photography club to 5 a side. Or the ability to start your own activity

Free access to counsellor and psychotherapist

CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered

A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company

The ability to forge a long-lasting career at a company that has seen consistent growth year on year. With the chance to grow and flourish in sector that is only expanding

A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company

…..and not to mention; free fruit, nice coffee, BBQ’s + team events

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