ABM UK

Facilities Support technician

ABM UK  •  £35k/yr  •  Belfast, GB (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

LOCATION: Belfast

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

SALARY: £35,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Minor Works:

  • Support the ABM Site Supervisor in the end-to-end delivery of site improvement projects and minor works.
  • Define project scopes, programmes, and delivery timelines to ensure works are completed with minimal disruption to client production and business operations.
  • Assist in preparing quotations for labour, materials, and subcontractor works, ensuring transparency, cost-effectiveness, and value for money.
  • Coordinate internal teams and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Technical Asset & Maintenance Strategy:

  • Support the response to site facilities production and safety issues, assisting with troubleshooting and resolution of critical asset failures.
  • Carry out fault finding on building services systems including HVAC, AHUs, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, pumps, lighting, and associated plant.
  • Drive planned maintenance standards in line with SFG20 principles to support compliance and maximise asset life expectancy.
  • Develop and maintain critical spare parts stock to minimise Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) for key infrastructure.

Energy & Systems Management:

  • Monitor and optimise Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
  • Identify opportunities to improve energy performance, reduce waste, and support sustainability objectives.
  • Use monitoring platforms and trend data to improve system efficiency and site performance.

Contractor & Health & Safety Management:

  • Manage specialist subcontractors attending site for maintenance, repairs, inspections, and projects.
  • Ensure Permits to Work, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS) are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.
  • Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with client H&S standards, site procedures, and statutory requirements.
  • Carry out site safety inspections, audits, and toolbox talks to maintain a strong safety culture

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

  • Provide regular updates to management and client stakeholders regarding asset condition, project progress, maintenance performance, and costs.
  • Maintain accurate records through MRI CAFM and other reporting platforms.
  • Attend operational meetings to align FM activities with production schedules and business priorities.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

· HNC/HND, Degree, recognised trade qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.

· Experience maintaining and fault finding on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building services assets.

· Knowledge of statutory compliance and planned maintenance regimes.

· Experience managing subcontractors and controlling safe systems of work.

· Experience using CAFM systems such as MRI CAFM.

· Experience using BEMS platforms such as Trend IQ Vision or similar.

· Commercial awareness with the ability to estimate labour and material costs.

· Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

· UK Driving Licence.

Desired Skills:

· Experience using eSight or similar energy monitoring software.

· Knowledge of FMEA, Kaizen, 8D, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols.

· Excellent organisational and planning skills.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.

Attitude / Motivation:

· Confident decision maker under pressure.

· Flexible, reliable, responsible, and calm in a crisis.

· Positive and supportive of organisational change.

· Professional and client-focused attitude.

· Motivated by continuous improvement and business growth.

· A willing team player.

· Ability to work on own initiative.

· Committed to ongoing professional development.

· Willing to undergo, and provide, training/coaching in line with organisational philosophy.

ABM UK

About ABM UK

Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualised revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and other international locations. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

Industry
Facilities & Workplace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Hounslow , GB
Year Founded
1909
Website
abm.co.uk
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