Facilities Assistant

Market 36; Braintree; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment are currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a permanent role based in Braintree. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across the site, including plumbing work on water heaters, washrooms and drainage, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in facilities/building maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to read complex drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities/building maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Experience raising and working under permits to work.
• Ability to read complex system drawings and schematics.
• Experience fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Legionella and water hazards.
• Able to work independently and in a small team.
• Electrical skills would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the Braintree site.
• Carry out plumbing on water heaters, washroom sanitary equipment, catering services and drainage.
• Respond to facilities faults and maintenance requests, prioritising and resolving promptly.
• Work from complex system drawings and schematics where required.
• Liaise with and escort third‑party contractors when required.
• Follow safe working practices and develop task-specific risk assessments.
• Maintain good housekeeping across all areas.
• Work independently where safe to do so and as part of the wider team on larger tasks.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Health & safety

System drawings

Fault finding

Plumbing knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client based in Braintree, on a permanent basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the Braintree site.
• Complete general maintenance tasks and assist with facilities projects as required.
• Carry out plumbing work on water heaters, washroom sanitary equipment, catering services and drainage.
• Ensure all plumbing installation and maintenance work is carried out in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Carry out general building fabric maintenance within office and factory areas, including painting, decorating, boarding, carpentry and replacement of fixtures and fittings.
• Respond to facilities faults and maintenance requests, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised and resolved in a timely manner.
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities and building systems.
• Work from complex system drawings and schematics where required.
• Identify and report damage, defects and major repairs required across the site.
• Clear blockages to toilets and drainage safely, ensuring the correct PPE and barriers are used.
• Follow safe working practices, including the development of task‑specific risk assessments.
• Raise and work under permits to work and sanctions to test where required.
• Liaise with and escort third‑party contractors when required to support the facilities team.
• Ensure all maintenance facilities and equipment are used in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across all working areas.
• Work independently where safe to do so and as part of the wider team on larger maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor in the interests of the business.

Experience, education & qualifications

• Previous experience within a facilities maintenance, building maintenance or similar hands‑on maintenance role.
• Good understanding of health and safety within the workplace.
• Competent in raising and working under permits to work/sanctions to test.
• Ability to work from complex system drawings and schematics.
• Previous fault finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Good practical knowledge and understanding of general plumbing.
• Knowledge of Legionella and other water‑related hazards.
• Experience carrying out general building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Good communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach to work.
• Electrical skills or qualifications would be advantageous.

Hours: 07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum