Maintenance Technician

• Annual Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) + Overtime and additional call-out fees
• Location: Hatfield
• Job Type: Days - Monday to Friday

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician / Handy Man, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining equipment and machinery at our main bakery site and various shops across Hertfordshire. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical/mechanical maintenance on catering equipment, looking to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist with the maintenance of equipment and machinery to ensure high standards of general servicing and maintenance, both planned and reactive.
• Conduct routine weekly maintenance inspections across 44 shop sites.
• Perform scheduled servicing of machinery to prevent disruptions in operations.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Assist with shop refurbishments and improvements, including tasks like high-level cleaning, painting, and tiling.
• Participate in a weekend call-out rota (approximately 1 in every 4 weekends), with additional remuneration for call-out duties.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven maintenance background in electrical and mechanical fields.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, unsupervised and in a trustworthy manner.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Excellent record-keeping skills with the ability to maintain a schedule of programmed maintenance requirements.
• Full driving licence is essential as the role involves travelling across the county (a work van is supplied for use during business hours).

Benefits:

• Company van & tools provided for business hours use.
• Free lunch & hot drinks, plus company discounts.
• Overtime paid at time and a quarter.
• Additional pay for weekend call-outs.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied.

To apply for this Maintenance Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.