Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair

Capita; Norwich; Híbrido; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

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Permanent contract

Company van provided

Home-based with site visits

Descripción de la vacante

Capita seeks an Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair to support site maintenance across East Norfolk. You will travel in a provided van, perform preventative and reactive tasks, and assist with general labouring and skilled repairs in various client environments.

This home‑based role involves visiting sites across East Norfolk, requiring a practical, safety‑minded approach and reliable teamwork. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Formación

• Practical, can‑do attitude and readiness for a physically demanding role.
• Team‑focused approach with self‑motivation and ability to work under supervision when required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work in varied client environments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Practical attitude

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Flexibility

UK driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Technician - Maintenance and Repair

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.

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.

If you live in East Norfolk, enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in a job well‑done, we’d love to hear from you.

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 your application and start your 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