Maintenance Assistant

We’re recruiting on behalf of a Central London based, prestigious and historic organisation for a Maintenance Assistant to join their Estates team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands‑on maintenance experience looking for stability, variety, and one of the best benefits packages in the sector.

You’ll support the day‑to‑day upkeep of a large, high‑profile site, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while working alongside skilled trades and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• General building maintenance including basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor works
• Supporting other trades across electrical, painting & decorating, and more
• Using CAFM systems to log and manage maintenance tasks
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety at all times

• Experience in general maintenance or estates (qualification desirable, not essential)
• Practical skills across basic plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs
• Team player with a positive, customer‑focused attitude
• Reliable, adaptable, and physically fit (including working at height)

Alongside a salary of £29,310, you’ll benefit from an exceptional package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement; 30+ days including closure periods over Christmas, Easter and August (for most roles)
• An excellent free lunch
• A 40‑hour working week including paid breaks (for most roles)
• Overtime paid for Operational roles
• Private Medical Insurance
• A non‑contributory 12.5% Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Interest‑free Season Ticket/Bicycle loan
• Free uniform (laundered)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
• Great annual training and continual development support
• Bicycle stands and shower facilities
• Death in Service benefit; 6 x your annual salary
• Free Eye tests and free chiropody
• Access to a confidential Employment Assistance Programme
• Team building days
• Plenty of social events, such as staff parties, quiz nights etc.
• Shopping discounts

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation offering long‑term security, excellent work‑life balance, and genuinely standout benefits.