General Maintenance Technician

Location: Dagenham

We are currently recruiting a General Maintenance Technician to support a large retail portfolio, carrying out planned and reactive non-technical maintenance across multiple sites within a defined region. This is a hands-on role suited to a practical, customer-focused individual with a strong general maintenance background.

The Role

You will be responsible for completing a wide range of general maintenance tasks to ensure sites are safe, compliant, and well maintained. All work must be completed to a high standard, in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Key responsibilities include:

Planned and reactive non-technical maintenance works

General building fabric repairs (walls, floors, doors, fixtures, etc.)

Minor plumbing and sanitaryware maintenance (taps, toilets, urinals, sinks, drains)

Maintenance of surface and foul water drainage systems

Car park maintenance (bollards, barriers, trolley bays, surfaces)

Minor HVAC tasks including:

Air filter cleaning/replacement

Belt replacement or re-tensioning

Lubrication of motors and fan bearings

Cleaning of heating/cooling coils and condensate drains

Assisting multi-skilled technicians when required

Completing PPMs and logging remedial actions accurately

Responding to helpdesk service calls and prioritising tasks effectively

Completing surveys and reports as required

Ordering parts and materials where necessary

Ensuring all work complies with health & safety and statutory requirements

You may be aligned to a specific area but will occasionally be required to attend other sites within the wider region.

About You

Essential requirements:

GCSE-level education

Building trade qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds)

Previous experience in general building maintenance

Ability to carry out a wide range of fabric, plumbing, and grounds maintenance

Competent using steps and ladders and comfortable working at heights

PC / tablet literate (Apple & Android)

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Hands-on, flexible, and customer-focused approach

Desirable:

Time-served apprenticeship

Knowledge of water byelaws

L8 Legionella awareness

Previous retail maintenance experience

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