Multi-Skilled Technician (Carpentry Bias) – Commercial Building Services

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £41,000 per annum + overtime + benefits

Shift Pattern: 2 nights on, 2 days on, 4 days off (12-hour shifts)

Sector: Facilities Management / Commercial Property

About the Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Technician with a strong carpentry background and proven experience in commercial building services. This static role, based at a high-profile site in West Sussex, offers a dynamic working environment and a rotating shift pattern that supports work-life balance.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of maintenance tasks, from fabric repairs and joinery to supporting plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. A key part of the role involves working with various lock installations, including digital locks, ensuring site security and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out fabric maintenance and carpentry tasks (e.g. door repairs, furniture fixes, partitioning, flooring, and general joinery)

• Install, repair, and maintain various lock systems, including mechanical and digital locks (e.g. digi locks, keypad systems)

• Support wider building services including basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive issues

• Assist with small works and refurbishment projects across the site

• Conduct water hygiene tasks (e.g. flushing, temperature checks)

• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used

• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and helpdesk to ensure smooth service delivery

• Adhere to health & safety procedures, permits to work, and risk assessments

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent trade qualification

• Strong experience in commercial environments such as offices, healthcare, retail, or hospitality

• Good understanding of lock installations, including digital locking systems

• Basic competency in other trades (e.g. plumbing, HVAC, electrical)

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently across both day and night shifts

Desirable:

• Experience with CAFM systems and digital reporting

• Familiarity with BMS alerts and fault diagnostics

• Awareness of water hygiene and building compliance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected FM team in West Sussex, where your carpentry expertise and multi-skilled approach will be highly valued. The rotating shift pattern offers a great balance of work and downtime, with long-term career prospects and a supportive team culture.

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