Site Technician

Role overview

BAM UK & Ireland is looking for a Site Technician to support its facilities management team at Tudor Grange St James Academy in Solihull. This role sits within the FM function and involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site.

The working schedule is yet to be finalised. The position offers an hourly pay rate of £13.50.

What the role involves

The technician will handle a mix of planned preventative maintenance, urgent repairs, and general site support tasks while working in line with BAM FM policies on HR, health and safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Handle day-to-day requests and issues raised by authority representatives, building users, and other BAM FM colleagues.
• Take a proactive, adaptable approach to general maintenance and porterage work.
• Help maintain strong customer satisfaction by responding quickly and completing tasks efficiently.
• Support the planning and delivery of routine maintenance programmes.
• Provide the details needed to order spare parts and consumables through the helpdesk.
• Keep spare parts, tools, materials, and consumables stored safely and securely.
• Make sure maintenance issues reported by others are acted on promptly.
• Offer technical assistance to colleagues when needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including those applicable to external contractors.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements as required.
• Carry out daily room set-ups and porterage requests.
• Operate the BMS system and produce monthly reports.
• Provide emergency access to the school site and support maintenance emergencies outside normal hours.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.

What BAM is looking for

Applicants should bring practical experience in at least one trade area, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role also calls for good initiative, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and solid IT capability. A full driving licence is required. Experience in an educational setting would be an advantage.

What’s on offer

This is a varied role in a busy and evolving environment within a forward-looking organisation. Along with the salary, BAM supports ongoing personal development and career growth.

Additional benefits and support

The company offers an enhanced family-friendly support package that includes men’s and women’s health support, fertility support, maternity leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, and support for surrogacy and adoption.

About BAM

BAM FM is a major UK facilities management provider serving essential public services and large commercial organisations. Its work focuses on improving efficiency, lowering carbon emissions, and supporting wellbeing across education, healthcare, retail, and commercial environments.

BAM’s wider mission is to create a sustainable future through infrastructure and building projects across Europe. The company aims to build an inclusive workplace where people feel respected and valued, regardless of background, identity, age, disability, religion, or other characteristics.

Recruitment and compliance

BAM provides an inclusive hiring and onboarding experience and will try to make adjustments if accessibility support is needed during the process. A DBS check is required for this role.