Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician — Fifty One London

Role Overview

The Facilities Technician at Fifty One London is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and overall condition of the property. Working closely with the Property Manager, the role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across studio rooms and communal areas, ensuring the building remains safe, well-presented, and fully operational at all times. The ideal candidate is reliable, practically skilled, and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work in a premium residential environment.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Attend and resolve basic maintenance issues within studio rooms and communal areas (e.g. minor plumbing, electrical faults, lighting, furniture repairs).
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify maintenance issues.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules together with the Property Manager and ad hoc tasks as required.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Carry out testing and checks on statutory safety equipment (e.g. emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire doors).
• Support routine fire alarm and emergency evacuation drills.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Door codes, keys, and access credentials must never be shared with any unauthorised person under any circumstances; any lost or compromised access must be reported to the Property Manager immediately.

Record Keeping & Communication

• Log completed tasks and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• All matters, incidents, and operational issues must be reported directly to the Property Manager.
• Work closely with contractors when necessary, providing access and support.

Customer Service

• Engage professionally with residents, ensuring that maintenance is carried out with minimal disruption.
• Respond to maintenance-related queries or complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as directed by the Property Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic experience in general building maintenance (e.g. plumbing, electrical, decorating, or carpentry)
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in a residential setting
• Able to carry out light testing of safety systems (training can be provided)
• Reliable, well-organised, and capable of working independently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a student accommodation or residential environment is desirable

Additional Information

• Uniform and basic tools provided
• Opportunities for training

Note — this is a summary of the main duties of this position. The Company reserves the right to require the role-holder to undertake such additional tasks or duties as may be within their capabilities and abide by all reasonable rules and instructions given by the Company.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person