Facilities Assistant

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client based in Braintree, on a permanent basis.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the Braintree site.
• Complete general maintenance tasks and assist with facilities projects as required.
• Carry out plumbing work on water heaters, washroom sanitary equipment, catering services and drainage.
• Ensure all plumbing installation and maintenance work is carried out in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Carry out general building fabric maintenance within office and factory areas, including painting, decorating, boarding, carpentry and replacement of fixtures and fittings.
• Respond to facilities faults and maintenance requests, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised and resolved in a timely manner.
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities and building systems.
• Work from complex system drawings and schematics where required.
• Identify and report damage, defects and major repairs required across the site.
• Clear blockages to toilets and drainage safely, ensuring the correct PPE and barriers are used.
• Follow safe working practices, including the development of task‑specific risk assessments.
• Raise and work under permits to work and sanctions to test where required.
• Liaise with and escort third‑party contractors when required to support the facilities team.
• Ensure all maintenance facilities and equipment are used in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across all working areas.
• Work independently where safe to do so and as part of the wider team on larger maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the interests of the business.

• Previous experience within a facilities maintenance, building maintenance or similar hands‑on maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health and safety within the workplace.
• Competent in raising and working under permits to work/sanctions to test.
• Ability to work from complex system drawings and schematics.
• Previous fault finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Good practical knowledge and understanding of general plumbing.
• Knowledge of Legionella and other water‑related hazards.
• Experience carrying out general building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Good communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach to work.
• Electrical skills or qualifications would be advantageous.

Hours:

07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum