Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Andover; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & career development

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment seeks an ambitious Facilities & Maintenance Assistant for our client in Andover. You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, general site repairs, and ensure safety standards on two factory sites.

The role requires knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems, plus a clean driving licence for site travel. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Clean driving licence; travel between two factory sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general site/factory repairs and maintenance to uphold the working area.
• Perform maintenance on machinery and electro-mechanical systems.
• develop knowledge across equipment, from boilers to hydraulic presses.
• Take ownership of problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Prioritise workload in line with operational needs.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards and keep areas clean.
• Follow quality and administrative procedures with attention to detail.
• Visit both factory sites as required.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Machinery maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an ambitious Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to join our client in Andover. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and provided general site facilities repairs.

Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry out general site/factory repairs, upkeep and other jobs to maintain and improve the working area
• Develop knowledge and expertise across a diverse range of equipment, from steam boiler heating systems to hydraulic presses
• Carry out maintenance activities on machinery and electro-mechanical systems
• Take ownership of problem-solving and root cause analysis to help identify faults and prevent recurring issues
• Prioritise and manage workload effectively in line with operational requirements
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, following procedures and keeping work areas safe, clean and organised
• Follow quality and administrative procedures accurately, with strong attention to detail
• Visit both factory sites as required

Ideal Candidate

• Understanding of electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and machinery maintenance
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practice within a machinery or maintenance environment
• A clean, valid driving licence, as travel between the two factory sites will occasionally be required

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within a maintenance environment

Working Hours and Benefits

• £30,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension following successful completion of the 3-month probationary period
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities