General Maintenance Assistant

Together with our client we are seeking a General Maintenance Assistant to join a well-established Works Department supporting a large, multi-building estate in a central city location. The department includes electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators, and carpenters, working together to maintain and support a diverse range of buildings of varying ages.

Purpose of the Role

The General Maintenance Assistant will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across the estate. The role is varied and hands-on, contributing to the smooth operation, safety, and upkeep of buildings and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs as directed
• Support compliance duties, including setting up rooms for events, teaching, and functions
• Clean and maintain shower heads
• Undertake meter readings and ladder inspections
• Move furniture and furnishings as required
• Assist with routine maintenance of plant and equipment to meet statutory and organisational requirements
• Support building condition surveys
• Identify, report, and record faults verbally and in writing
• Provide general assistance to the Works team as required

Additional attendance may be required on a rota basis to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours. Overtime may be necessary to ensure tasks are completed.

Due to the varied nature of the role, this list is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties within their capabilities.

Working Environment

Maintenance work takes place across a large estate with buildings of varying ages. The role involves accessing stairs, basements, roof spaces, and other confined or awkward areas.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Experience working in a building maintenance or facilities environment

Basic IT skills, including email use, record keeping, and smartphone technology

Skills & Personal Attributes

Adaptable and able to use initiative within set parameters

• Able to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working at height
• Methodical approach and positive attitude
• Punctual and well presented
• Flexible in approach to work
• Able to use a bicycle (provided) to travel between sites and transport tools
• Full driving licence required to operate company vehicles

Health & Safety

All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others. This includes following relevant policies, procedures, and instructions, and undertaking any required health and safety training.

Employment Details

Salary: £29,960 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

Monday-Thursday: 08:00-17:00

Friday: 08:00-16:00

Holiday: 25 days plus 8 public holidays

Probation: Six months

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme (auto-enrolment compliant)
• Private health care and dental care scheme (subject to eligibility and probation)
• Free lunch while on duty (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sports and social activities

Please note that on-site parking is limited. Cycling and public transport options are encouraged, and covered cycle parking may be available.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.