Facilities Maintenance Assistant – Hands-On & Safety-Focused

Extracare Charitable Trust; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (FTE) pro-rata

Buy and sell holiday

Free life insurance

Cycle2work scheme

Free on-site gym

Up to 9% employer pension

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Lark Hill Village, England, seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across a modern retirement village, carrying out basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, decorating, and safety checks to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The role requires practical problem-solving, reliability and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Facilities background in a multi-dwelling building.
• Experience in carpentry and plumbing.
• Flexible to support emergencies and outside hours.
• Able to log maintenance requests using company systems.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and statutory compliance checks across the village.
• Perform health and safety inspections, life-critical system testing, and daily operational checks in line with legislation and company procedures.
• Prioritise repair requests and ensure they are completed within target timescales to a high standard.
• Support the management of void properties, including water safety checks and general repairs.
• Work alongside contractors to ensure safe working practices and quality workmanship.
• Provide general handyman support to residents, including minor repairs and furniture assembly where required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, raise purchase orders, and report defects using company systems.
• Assist with staff induction, fire safety training, risk assessments, and resident queries or complaints.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and take responsibility for maintenance operations in their absence.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Health & safety

Maintenance planning

Teamwork on-site

Reliability

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Lark Hill Village, England, seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across a modern retirement village, carrying out basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, decorating, and safety checks to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The role requires practical problem-solving, reliability and a proactive attitude.