Lead Technician – Repair & Maintenance
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Lead Technician – Repair & Maintenance
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Chesterfield Office Ilkeston Office
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Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per annum (DOE)
Benefits:
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Overtime rates
- Annual leave-25 days, increasing to 30 days with Service, (plus bank holidays)
- Group Personal Accident Cover
- Health Private Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness and Death Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discount Scheme
Location: The location for this role will be either based in the Ilkeston or Chesterfield offices although nationwide works will be required. You are to report to your line manager situated in the specified office. You will also be required to work nights, some weekends and to work away from home as per the business needs of the company.
Reports to: Project Manager (Repair & Maintenance)
Main Objectives: As a Lead Technician, your primary focus will be to lead and manage site-based operations within the Repair & Maintenance team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery across varied work scopes nationwide. This hands-on leadership role requires technical proficiency, organisational capability and the ability to work flexibly and independently on sites throughout the UK.
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee and manage day-to-day site operations for varied work scopes nationwide
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site
- Liaise directly with clients to ensure clear communication and project satisfaction
- Lead site teams to deliver works safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Carry out site-based tasks using specialist access methods as required
- Assist in planning, logistics, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and quality standards
Person Specification:
Experience and QualificationsEducation:
- No specific degree required; practical and vocational training strongly valued.
Professional Accreditation:
- Ideally holds relevant site safety or access certifications (e.g., PTS, IRATA, CSCS, SSSTS, PASMA, IPAF).
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar hands-on role within construction, infrastructure or specialist access environments.
Technical Proficiency:
- Experience with digital reporting tools, email and scheduling software is desirable.
- Practical familiarity with rope access or mobile access systems advantageous.
Skills and CompetenciesAnalytical and Organisational Skills:
- Strong organisational ability to coordinate logistics and manage site teams
- Ability to assess on-site challenges and provide effective solutions
- Detail-oriented in managing compliance and reporting
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with clients, team members and subcontractors
- Confident in delivering updates and reports to project stakeholders
Negotiation and Vendor Management:
- Proven experience leading or supervising teams in dynamic site environments
- Ability to motivate and guide team members towards project goals
Project Management:
- Capable of independently managing smaller site projects or work scopes
- Effective at balancing travel, on-site tasks and reporting responsibilities
IT Proficiency:
- Proficient in basic digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, digital forms)
- Experience using reporting and scheduling systems beneficial
Other RequirementsLocation Flexibility:
- Willingness to travel across the UK and stay away from home as required by project demands.
Continuous Professional Development:
- Commitment to maintaining certifications and staying current with industry practices and safety standards.
Desirable Requirements:
- PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- IRATA (Rope Access) Certification
- CSCS Card
- SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
- PASMA (Mobile Access Towers)
- IPAF (Powered Access Equipment)
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