Facility Assistant

Job Req Number:  125460
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. 

Building Fabric Maintenance Technician

Mercia Park

Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.00pm  

DSV are recruiting for a Building Fabric Maintenance Technician, to be responsible for the inspection, upkeep, repair, and improvement of the warehouse building fabric and associated facilities infrastructure.

This role focuses on maintaining the integrity, safety, and appearance of the building, including roofs, walls, floors, doors, drainage systems, office spaces, welfare facilities, and external areas.

The successful candidate will have practical maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

What will you be doing?

• Conduct regular inspections of warehouse buildings and facilities to identify defects, deterioration, and maintenance requirements.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to building fabric, including walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, dock levelers, shutters, fencing, gates, and doors.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing, and general building repairs as required.
• Repair damage to internal and external building structures, including warehouse racking protection systems, pedestrian walkways, curbing, and barriers.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors for all building service works when required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedures, and site standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and contractor documentation.
• Support site improvement projects, refurbishments, office moves, and facility modifications.
• Monitor building condition and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, appearance, and energy efficiency.
• Respond promptly to emergency building-related issues such as leaks, security defects, and structural concerns.
• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and organised condition.
• Work closely with operational teams to minimise disruption to warehouse activities while carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Participate in training and development activities to maintain competencies related to facilities and building fabric maintenance.

About You

• Experience in building fabric, facilities, or property maintenance within an industrial, logistics, or commercial environment.
• Practical skills in carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating, patch repairs, and general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety requirements, and contractor management.
• Ability to identify building defects and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience using maintenance management software is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing

Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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