Technical Assistant
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: London, EC4V 4HN
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Technical Assistant to support building services operations at a base location, delivering routine pre-planned maintenance and first-line response to mechanical and electrical failures.
The role covers fan coil units, air handling units, lighting, small power and minor plumbing faults, working in line with agreed programmes and timescales.
Job Description
In addition to technical maintenance duties, the role supports the on-site Facilities Management team in delivering an integrated service to the customer.
This is a highly client-facing position, requiring flexibility, strong communication skills and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager or Regional Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and health & safety requirements
- Carry out routine PPM and minor reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Provide first-line response to equipment failures and building services faults
- Assist with site-based installation and minor project works
- Complete maintenance job sheets, service reports and site logbooks accurately
- Adhere to Service Level Agreements and planned work schedules
- Support supervision of subcontractors and maintain plant room housekeeping
- Operate site access-to-work systems and report any H&S breaches
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Ideally experienced in a commercial building services or facilities environment
- Comfortable undertaking a wide range of tasks, from maintenance work to ad-hoc client requests
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Competent using PCs with a working knowledge of Windows, MS Word and Excel
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including email use
- Able to follow internal reporting procedures for timesheets, expenses and documentation
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Committed, motivated and enthusiastic team player
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
