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An opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Technician at the ALS laboratory in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

This role will support with ongoing basic maintenance of the site, minor repairs and problem solving, preventive maintenance checks, and supervision of external contractors will also be required.

About the Position
Hours Per Week: 37
Days Per Week: Monday - Friday
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Salary: £22,549

Key accountabilities about the Position:

The Facilities Technician will be an integral part of the Facilities team and will help in the day-to-day operations of the business, making sure that all of these areas are properly maintained and kept in good working order. This will mainly be at our Wakefield site. On occasions you may be asked to work out of hours at short notice.

Aspects of the role

• Deliver excellent service to our customers
• Ability to perform as an individual or as part of a team.
• Manage various stock sheets across the site to ensure orders are placed within deadlines and will meet requirements.
• Complete work requests submitted in a timely manner and to the required standard.
• Carry out all required preventative maintenance checks to schedule and to required standard.
• Issue work permits to contractors and ensure work is completed to the required standards and as quoted.
• Communicate all relevant information in an effective and timely manner.
• Ensure that all work undertaken within the team and by contractors complies with all relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards and requirements, including maintaining compliance to internal ALS policies and procedures.
• Help promote problem-solving activities within the team to ensure continuous improvement and effective implementation of technical improvement
• Ensure regular and effective communication with team, line managers and other stakeholders as required
• Have a commitment to continuing learning and development of self and team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Help manage resources and control costs within the area. Keep operational costs to a minimum by managing consumables and overtime effectively

  
Skills and Experience
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management and self organisation

Desirable

• Previous Sage experience
• Understanding of stock control management
• Facilities experience/knowledge
• Driving Licence

Employee Benefits Include:

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Everyone matters  
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.  
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  


Please note there is NO visa or sponsorship support provided for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person, who is focused on providing excellent service to our clients, to develop their career in an international company.

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