General Trades Technician

General Trades Technician

Impact a better future At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to deliver innovative solutions that impact a better future.

We have been operating in the Middle East since 1947 and have a profound understanding of the region. With over 4,500 colleagues, we support governments across defence, space, transport, emergency services, justice and migration, and other vital public services. Our core capabilities span service design, advisory, customer experience, complex programme management, systems integration, asset and facilities management, alongside environmental and case management services. Guided by our unique service model, we work together with clients and partners to achieve long term visions and tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a General Trades Technician who will ensure satisfactory completion of minor planned and reactive maintenance works across civil and not limited to carpentry, tiling, masonry, painting, partitioning as required around the facility. The ideal candidate should have the ability to multi task and manage various tasks, and good communication. Excellent organisation, time management and prioritising skills. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support for the planned and reactive maintenance schedule both internally and externally to the property portfolio to ensure that all building fabric work requirements are undertaken in good time and completed to a high standard.
• Ensure that all works are carried out quickly and quietly and do not interfere or disturb clients and staff.
• Identify and assist with the requisition of materials to ensure maintenance and repairs are carried out efficiently and to approved standards.
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment is maintained at all time by controlling tools, materials and waste products.
• Carry out reinstatement works of vacant apartment painting, masonry and carpentry works.
• Maintain up to date knowledge for the safe and efficient performance of all civil works.
• Safely carry out maintenance and repair activities as directed by the General Trades Supervisor and adhere to Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures when carrying out all works.

Specific Requirements

• Minimum 3 year experience in a building services civil works department in a commercial office building, healthcare or other suitable facilities management environment.
• Technically competent with a clear understanding of building fabric and finishes, associated tools and equipment.
• Proficient and able to demonstrate a complete understanding of civil general maintenance services.
• Good level of the English language both written and spoken.
• Minimum holder of a Vocational Training.
• Must hold relevant and recognised vocational trade qualifications in civil works such as carpentry, masonry, painting, glazing, plastering, carpets and flooring surfaces or equivalent.

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