Job Description:

Role Overview

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