Estates/Maintenance Assistant

Adecco; Staveley-in-Cartmel; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an Estates/Maintenance Assistant for a college campus in Kendal on a temporary basis. The role is based on site, with Monday–Friday hours totaling 37 per week. The position requires a current DBS and pays £13 per hour.

The successful candidate will carry out maintenance, security checks, and event-prep duties, while promoting safety and welcoming spaces on campus.

Qualifications

• Previous handyman experience is essential.
• DBS check is mandatory for this role.
• Proactive health and safety mindset is required.
• Flexibility to meet campus needs, including occasional weekends/events.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks: change lightbulbs, fix door handles, paint.
• Patrol buildings to ensure safety and security.
• Secure premises at end of day.
• Be a visible on-site presence to deter misbehaviour.
• Respond to first aid needs and emergencies.
• Conduct daily litter picks and manage recycling.

Skills

Handyman

Health & safety

Customer care

Flexibility

Job description

Are you handy with tools and love keeping spaces safe and welcoming? We're looking for an enthusiastic Estates/Maintenance Assistant to join our client in Kendal on a temporary basis for at least a month, potentially longer.

Position: Estates Assistant

Location: Based at our client's college campus so a

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week, 8 hours per day with half hour unpaid lunch - Ideally 7am - 3.30pm but potential for flexibility on hours.

Pay: 13 per hour

REQUIREMENT: A Current DBS is mandatory for this role.

Your Role:

As an Estates Assistant, you'll be the backbone of our facility, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Performing general maintenance duties like changing lightbulbs, fixing door handles, and painting.
• Patrolling buildings to maintain safe access and ensure security.
• Securing the premises at the end of each day.
• Being a visible presence on site to deter unruly behaviour.
• Responding to first aid needs and emergencies.
• Conducting daily litter picks and managing recycling bins.
• Delivering parcels and preparing rooms for various events.
• Addressing immediate estate issues and hazards.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous handyman experience is essential.
• A proactive approach to health and safety.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Flexibility to meet the college's needs, including occasional weekends and events.

Why Join Us?

Become part of a supportive team that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities! You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment and the chance to develop your skills.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.