Sr. Facilities Technician (with Ehs Support)

Axon Axon · Enterprise · Kassel, Germany · 4097 G&A Building Operations

This role is for a Sr. Facilities Technician in Germany, responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep, and safe operation of company premises. It includes providing on-site support for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance activities, ensuring facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with German and EU legal requirements, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, site inspections, contractor management, and record-keeping.

What you'd actually do

  1. Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks across German premises, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
  2. Perform regular site inspections and walkthroughs to identify defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements; log findings and take corrective action promptly.
  3. Manage relationships with local contractors, tradespeople, and service providers; supervise on-site contractor activities in accordance with the permit-to-work system.
  4. Coordinate and oversee the servicing and statutory inspection of building plant and equipment (e.g. HVAC, fire systems, electrical installations, lifts) in compliance with DGUV and BetrSichV requirements.
  5. Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of facilities consumables, spare parts, and maintenance materials.

Skills

Required

  • Completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) in a relevant trade or technical discipline (e.g. electrical engineering, HVAC, building services, mechatronics) – Gesellenbrief or equivalent.
  • Valid first aid certificate (Ersthelfer) or willingness to obtain upon appointment.
  • Certificate of competence or training in relevant DGUV regulations applicable to the role (e.g. DGUV Vorschrift 3 for electrical safety).
  • Full German driving licence (Klasse B).
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a facilities maintenance, building services, or technical services role, ideally within a commercial or industrial environment.
  • Practical experience of carrying out and documenting risk assessments and workplace inspections in compliance with German H&S law.
  • Experience managing contractors on site, including issuing permits to work and supervising third-party maintenance activities.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of German workplace safety regulations and DGUV standards.

Nice to have

  • Strong practical and technical problem-solving skills; able to diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
  • Good understanding of German EHS legislation and a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
  • Fluent German (written and spoken); working proficiency in English to liaise with the UK management team and read English-language EHS documentation.
  • Organised and methodical approach to record-keeping, maintenance scheduling, and compliance documentation.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while keeping the management team informed.
  • Good interpersonal skills; approachable and effective in communicating safety matters to colleagues at all levels.
  • Competent IT user: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); comfortable using digital maintenance and EHS reporting systems.

What the JD emphasized

  • German and EU legal requirements
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • DGUV
  • BetrSichV
  • German H&S law
  • German workplace safety regulations
  • DGUV standards