Mobile Fabric Engineer

Job Introduction

About Us

The Hard FM team are responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the Oxfordshire County Council buildings. we have a team of mobile engineers carrying out repairs, as well as planned maintenance.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Fabric Technician with experience in general maintenance to work on the OCC sites around Oxfordshire. The work is varied and so being able to adapt to different types of buildings and tasks is important. You would be provided with a vehicle to carry out the work, and the hours are 37 hours a week.

The role would include:

• Carpentry work
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• General maintenance and repairs as required
• Ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests in a timely manner.

To maintain our high standards of customer care, accuracy, safety and effectiveness in all work tasks and a mature disciplined approach to the duties.

About You

You would need to hold a full drivers licence, and have a good knowledge of Oxfordshire, Also good communication skills and be able to operate hand hold electronic devices and some use of laptops.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Relevant trade qualifications
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer-focused approach

Rewards and Benefits

You will have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family-friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

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