Facilities & Maintenance Assistant (Temp) – On-Site Campus

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

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.