The Maintenance Assistant will support the day-to-day upkeep and general maintenance of the building and facilities. This is a practical, hands-on role involving routine checks, basic repairs, general maintenance tasks and supporting the wider business.
The successful candidate does not need to be a qualified tradesperson. We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out general day-to-day maintenance around the building and site.
* Complete basic repairs such as fixing minor leaks, replacing light bulbs, painting, minor joinery and assembling or repairing furniture.
* Carry out routine building and facilities checks and report any faults or concerns.
* Assist with planned and preventative maintenance activities.
* Respond to maintenance requests from employees and departments.
* Keep maintenance areas, tools and equipment clean, tidy and organised.
* Assist with moving equipment, furniture and other items when required.
* Support external contractors attending site and provide access to work areas where required.
* Identify maintenance issues and report or escalate work that requires a qualified contractor or specialist.
* Complete basic records of maintenance work and routine checks.
* Follow site Health & Safety procedures, Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures and Permit to Work requirements.
* Carry out work at height using appropriate access equipment, where trained and authorised to do so.
* Support general Facilities activities as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Some previous experience of practical maintenance, facilities work, handyman duties, keen DIY-er
* Comfortable carrying out basic maintenance and repair tasks.
* Able to use common hand and power tools safely.
* Good practical problem-solving skills.
* Reliable and able to manage day-to-day tasks.
* Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Willingness to learn and take direction.
* Basic understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams, with the ability to complete basic Excel tasks.
* Full driving licence.
Desirable:
* Basic practical skills in areas such as plumbing, joinery/carpentry, decorating or general building maintenance.
* Previous experience working within a commercial, laboratory or industrial environment.
* Health & Safety training would be desirable.
* Full training will be provided on site-specific procedures, Risk Assessments, Permit to Work requirements and relevant Health & Safety processes.
Working Conditions
The role involves practical and physical work and will require working both indoors and outdoors.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend work may be required.
Key Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
· Reliable and punctual
· Practical and hands-on
· Safety-conscious
· Organised
· Flexible and adaptable
· Willing to learn
· Able to take direction
· A good team player
· Comfortable asking for help or escalating work when it is outside their level of competence
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary description
£27000.00 - £34000.00 per year