Facilities Maintenance Technician

At Fortress our purpose is to save lives by providing the best safety solutions. Our culture fosters creativity innovation and continuous improvement. Our employees are encouraged to develop and learn new skills to reach their maximum potential. We believe diversity is an asset we dont just accept difference we celebrate and genuinely value it for the benefit it brings to our culture our employees our products and the local communities in which we are based. We care about the environment and we are on the way to becoming carbon neutral. We take an active role in supporting our local community charities and partner with schools.

For more information visit : Technician Location: Wolverhampton WV4 6FB (On-site 5 days per week) Job type: Permanent full-time Salary:per annum benefits

Keep the place that keeps the world safe running beautifully

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Fortress Safety as a Facilities Maintenance Technician and become the person who keeps our Wolverhampton HQ safe clean compliant and running like clockwork. If you love variety take genuine pride in a job well done and enjoy being the go-to person everyone relies on youll thrive here.

Its a hands-on people-facing role that blends practical maintenance with smart coordination. No two days are the same one moment youre carrying out safety checks and PAT testing the next youre setting up for an important meeting solving a maintenance issue or working with contractors to keep everything ship-shape. Your work will directly shape the environment where our teams design products that protect people all over the world.

What youll be doing

• Carry out regular PAT testing on electrical equipment keeping accurate records and arranging repairs or replacements
• Conduct daily building inspections and tackle minor maintenance lighting basic plumbing and general wear and tear
• Manage waste and recycling including coordinating commercial collections and correct waste segregation
• Keep common areas washrooms and welfare facilities clean stocked and welcoming liaising with cleaning contractors
• Support health and safety compliance routine safety checks fire safety equipment emergency lighting and first aid provisions
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist work obtaining quotes and supervising jobs with minimal disruption
• Handle space management setting up meeting rooms furniture moves and office layout changes
• Respond to staff requests prioritising and resolving issues efficiently
• Support site security making sure gates doors and windows are secure
• Champion environmental initiatives by monitoring utility usage and reducing waste
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation for audits and inspections

What youll bring

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Facilities Management Building Maintenance or an equivalent practical qualification
• PAT testing certification (City & Guilds 2377 or equivalent)
• Basic health and safety awareness training
• 13 years experience in a facilities maintenance or building services role
• A full driving licence
• Practical maintenance skills across basic electrical plumbing and carpentry
• Strong organisation clear communication and good computer literacy for record-keeping
• Physical fitness for manual tasks including lifting climbing ladders and time on your feet
• A flexible hands-on approach and a real willingness to tackle varied tasks

Nice to have

• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of building services (HVAC electrical plumbing)
• A first aid qualification

What we offer

• Salary ofper year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10.5%
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual Halma share vesting scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Cycle to work scheme and airport parking discounts
• Eyecare support
• Long service recognition

About Fortress Safety

Fortress Safety are the experts in machinery safety and interlocking. Since 1977 weve been protecting people and equipment in hazardous environments around the world from our Wolverhampton HQ to operations across the USA Europe Australia China and India.

Were proud to be part of Halma plc a FTSE 100 company with over 8000 employees across 50 subsidiaries worldwide all united by a purpose to grow a safer cleaner healthier future for everyone every day. It means your work here has genuine global impact and your career can grow with us.

Inclusion and belonging

At Fortress we dont just accept difference we celebrate it. Were committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues and if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process just let us know.

How to apply

Ready to be the heartbeat of our HQ Apply now via the link and our team will be in touch.

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