Care and Maintenance Assistant - FTC 12 Months

Wincanton; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Care and Maintenance Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term role in Bridgwater. The position involves ensuring compliance with maintenance standards for nuclear items across multiple warehouses. The ideal candidate should have strong IT skills and experience in maintenance procedures. Benefits include a competitive salary of £28-35k and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Retail Discounts

Funded training courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years consecutive UK employment/education & residential history.
• Practical experience of specifying work packages including risk assessments.
• Knowledge of maintenance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with maintenance schedules and records.
• Support the administration of maintenance procedures and processes.
• Execute passive Care and Maintenance activities.

Skills

Strong IT literacy

Understanding of engineering regulations

Experience with maintenance procedures

Knowledge of Asset Management tools

Education

Demonstrable Engineering/Maintenance experience

Tools

MS Office

Work Management Systems (WMS)

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Client:

Wincanton

Location:

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Care and Maintenance Assistant - 12 month fixed term contract.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care and Maintenance Assistant working across our existing distribution facilities in Bridgwater, Weston, Bristol and Gloucester. This is a key role that is central to the successful delivery of a prestigious contract where Wincanton provide warehousing and distribution for deliveries into the Hinkley Point C build programme that is playing a key role in Helping Britain Achieve Net Zero.

Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment, this includes being able to provide a minimum of 3 years consecutive UK employment/education & residential history.

This is a vital role to ensure compliance with passive maintenance of nuclear items, you will be actively checking and maintaining items over 6 warehouses. Keeping maintenance schedules up to date and compliant with supplier standards.

Why Wincanton?

Unrivalled salary £28-35,000 per annum dependant on experience- FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Monday – Friday, between 07:00-18:00

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals

Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Holiday Trading

Payroll Giving

Eye Care Vouchers

Online GP Access

Hospital Plan

Retirement Courses

50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships

Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

Support the administration of procedures, processes, and records to support maintenance activities including but not limited to specifying and scheduling activities.

Adhere to company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, procurement, Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality

Creation of a planning schedule and recording all long-term quality records for the Office of Nuclear Regulations (ONR) requirements

Ensure that all records of plant and equipment delivered to the Warehouse Facilities is maintained as per the supplier requirements

Note take at internal and external committees, working groups, forums, and meetings

Schedule and assist asset reviews, compile reports on performance, and highlight action close out and improvement status.

Promote the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency for maintenance on all equipment in the warehouse facilities.

Execute passive Care and Maintenance activities.

Champion continuous improvement by identifying and reporting events, areas for improvement and good practices to enhance performance.

What will you bring?

Strong IT literacy; MS packages, record keeping and WMS

Understanding and practical experience of specifying work packages including risk assessments and method statements.

Knowledge of engineering regulations and standards

Desirable: Demonstrable Engineering/Maintenance experience or applicable qualification

Experience of working alongside contract teams and able to provide challenge and guidance where required.

Experience of developing and implementing Care and Maintenance arrangements

Knowledge of an Asset Management tool

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.