Facilities Maintenance Assistant

CMD Recruitment; Roundway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant for a 6-month contract in Devizes. Responsibilities include facilities maintenance support, plant installation, and troubleshooting systems. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience, especially in plumbing and building maintenance, and possess strong teamwork skills. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £15.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience with plumbing and building maintenance is essential.
• Should be organized and proactive in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out facilities and plant maintenance.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot water systems and gas.

Skills

Mechanically biased

Hands-on facilities maintenance experience

Plumbing

Building maintenance

Plant operations

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork and communication skills

Tools

Forklifts

MWEPs

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Location: Devizes
Days: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday and 07:30 - 12:30 Fridays
Duration: Temporary 6 months (possibility to extend)
Pay Rate: £15.14 per hour

About the Role

We're working with a world-leading manufacturing company based in Devizes, who are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join their established team on a 6-month temporary contract.

You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, plant installation, and day-to-day facilities support across their main site.

This is a hands-on, varied role working with production equipment, building systems, and site infrastructure to keep their operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out facilities and plant maintenance to support daily production operations
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment and domestic systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot water systems, compressed air, gas, drainage, extraction units, and lifting gear
• Support building maintenance, including internal and external structures and site grounds
• Manage waste and recycling processes
• Log maintenance activities and PPM updates in the SharePoint maintenance system
• Support on-site contractors with servicing and installations
• Promote continuous improvement, 5S, and visual workplace standards
• Mentor apprentices and assist other departments when needed

Skills & Experience

• Mechanically biased with hands-on facilities maintenance experience
• Experience with plumbing, building maintenance, and plant operations
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Legionella awareness training preferred
• Experience operating Forklifts and MWEPs
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible and willing to work outside core hours when required

Apply today if you're looking to join a supportive, skilled team that takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing facility