Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair

Capita; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Permanent contract

Home-based role with site visits

Job summary

Capita in Norwich, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair. The role covers maintenance and repair across East Norfolk, with a supplied van for site travel and a home-based setup with regular site visits.

The role demands a practical, physically demanding work style, and a willingness to carry out varied tasks from painting to plumbing. A full UK driving licence and East Norfolk residency are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• A practical, can-do attitude and readiness for a physically demanding role.
• The ability to maintain safe working environments in non-office settings with varied hazards.
• A team-focused approach, self-motivation and the ability to work under direct supervision when required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The flexibility to work in varied client environments.
• You must live in the East Norfolk area to be considered.
• Full UK drivers licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment across the site, including minor repairs.
• Carry out a variety of reactive and preventative day-to-day maintenance and repair tasks.
• Support general labouring and site work, including painting and decorating, handling heavy materials, sweeping and cleaning.
• Undertake plumbing and joinery tasks within your level of competence.
• Keep sites, facilities and equipment clean and in good condition, disposing of refuse safely when required.
• Escalate equipment issues to the Maintenance and Repair Senior Technician.
• Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and equipment.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times, completing work to a high standard.

Skills

Practical attitude

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible

East Norfolk resident

Full UK driving licence

Job description

East Norfolk | Permanent | Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Enjoy practical work, variety and being part of a team? Put your can-do attitude to work in a hands-on role helping to keep sites and equipment across East Norfolk safe, clean and in good working order.

Working from home and travelling to sites across East Norfolk in a supplied van, you’ll support day-to-day maintenance and repairs. From preventative tasks to responding when something needs fixing, this is an opportunity to make a visible difference through your work.

Job Title

Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair

Job Description

Role responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of equipment across the site, including minor repairs.
• Carry out a variety of reactive and preventative day-to-day maintenance and repair tasks.
• Support general labouring and site work, including painting and decorating, handling heavy materials, sweeping and cleaning.
• Undertake plumbing and joinery tasks within your level of competence.
• Keep sites, facilities and equipment clean and in good condition, disposing of refuse safely when required.
• Escalate equipment issues to the Maintenance and Repair Senior Technician.
• Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and equipment.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times, completing work to a high standard.

What You’ll Bring

• A practical, can-do attitude and readiness for a physically demanding role.
• The ability to maintain safe working environments in non-office settings with varied operational hazards, including risks to life.
• A team-focused approach, self-motivation and the ability to work under direct supervision when required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The flexibility to work in varied client environments.
• You must live in the East Norfolk area to be considered.
• Full UK drivers licence.

What’s in it for you?

• A permanent role: a permanent contract with full-time hours of 37.5 per week.
• Salary: £26,692 per year
• A van supplied: travel to sites across your East Norfolk working area in a provided van.
• A home-based role with site visits: work from home and visit sites across East Norfolk rather than being based at one fixed workplace.
• Variety in your working day: take on a mix of maintenance, repairs and practical site tasks in different client environments.
• Work you can take pride in: see the difference you make by helping keep sites and equipment safe and in good condition.
• Additional emergency‑cover payment: £35 per night for required emergency cover.

Emergency call out cover

You’ll be required to provide emergency cover one week in five, from Friday 5pm to Friday 8am, with an additional £35 per night.

About Capita & Tascor

Capita helps public and private sector clients run complex business processes more efficiently and create better experiences for the people they serve.

Tascor is part of Education & Government Services, a division of Capita. We provide facilities management for secure criminal justice, immigration and public sector settings. We don’t just look after buildings; we take care of the services that keep them working. Join us and put your practical experience to use in a setting where well‑maintained facilities matter.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward‑thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose.

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [e-mail]

Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent