BDR Thermea Group
Building Maintenance Technician
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Maintenance Technician – Buildings & Infrastructure
About the Role
We are looking for a practical and proactive Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep, safety, and continuous improvement of our buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. This hands-on role is responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across a wide range of building systems, ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant, and operational.
Working as part of the Site Maintenance team, you will perform repairs and maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, decorating, HVAC, electrical systems, and general building fabric, while supporting preventative maintenance programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Person
You are:
- A skilled maintenance professional with a strong background in building and facilities maintenance.
- Enjoys solving problems and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Committed to working safely at all times.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
- Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities to create a safe, efficient, and well-maintained working environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician – Buildings & Infrastructure plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of Baxi’s facilities and infrastructure. The role involves:
- Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
- Supporting statutory compliance requirements.
- Managing contractors on site.
- Contributing to continuous improvement activities.
The position is physically demanding, covering tasks such as:
- Manual handling
- Working at height
- Operating power tools
- Working in confined spaces
- Performing external building maintenance
Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across buildings, facilities, and ancillary equipment.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry & decorating
- HVAC systems
- Doors, windows, and fixtures
- General building infrastructure
- Respond promptly to facility maintenance issues, identifying solutions and escalating concerns where necessary.
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Safety & Compliance
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant.
- Operate safely in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures.
- Identify and report safety risks using company HSE systems.
- Support environmental improvement initiatives to reduce site operational impacts.
Records & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and completed tasks in maintenance management systems.
- Support calibration and maintenance of applicable equipment and assets.
- Assist with office and workspace refurbishment, renovation, and relocation.
- analyse maintenance performance metrics and support improvement plans.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Assist with budget management and workplace cost control.
- Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring permits, documentation, and safe systems of work are in place.
- Support compliance audits, certifications, and statutory inspections.
- Contribute to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
General Duties
- Participate in 5S activities to improve workplace organisation, efficiency, and productivity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business on facilities improvement projects.
- Represent the site professionally when interacting with visitors, suppliers, contractors, and external bodies.
- Undertake mandatory training and actively support personal and professional development.
- Support a positive team culture and contribute to a "One Team" approach.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support site operations.
Requirements
Essential
- Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., HND, BTEC, Professional Level 3 Award, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or infrastructure maintenance.
- Strong practical maintenance skills across:
- Building fabric
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Decorating
- General repairs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Experience with maintenance management or ERP systems.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with budgets, cost control, or expense management.
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Desirable
- Green Belt or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience using SAP or M3 systems.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
- Experience managing external contractors and supplier relationships.
About Baxi
Leading the energy transition to zero carbon, Baxi offers complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As a team across the UK and Ireland, backed by BDR Thermea Group, we combine centuries of expertise with innovative solutions.
Our heritage dates back to 1866, and we pride ourselves on adapting to modern needs.
Locations
- Preston – Home to our Manufacturing since 1866
- Bamber Bridge (PR5 6FN)
- Warwick – Home to Commercial Services
- Brook House (CV34 4LL)
Our Benefits
- Salary plus variable incentive
- 25 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank Holidays)
- Income protection
- Contributory pension scheme
- Maternity, paternal, and sickness pay
- Staff discounts
- Equal opportunities employer
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
Our Commitment
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success. We empower every employee to bring their whole selves to work.
We encourage all potential candidates to explore opportunities and stay updated via our Job Alerts system.
Our mission is clear—we don’t just talk about making a difference; we live it every day. Join a purpose-driven environment where you can grow, innovate, and shape a sustainable future. Together, we’re leading the way in green energy and responsible innovation.
Take the first step towards an exciting career with us. Join the team and shape the future of sustainable heating.
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