Facilities Management Assistant

Cormac; Redruth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount

Holiday 23–28 days

Cycle to Work

Flexible working hours & home working

Training & development

Safeguarding Advocate program

Job summary

Cormac invites applications for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant based in Cornwall. You will perform maintenance tasks across the property portfolio, promote safety, and document work via timesheets and job sheets. A full driving licence and NVQ level 2–4 are essential.

Working hours are 37 per week on a permanent contract. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for development within our site facilities team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2-4 in a core trade.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Good communication skills (written, spoken and electronic).
• Ability to identify problems with clients, subcontractors and third parties and to seek a resolution.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and improvement tasks throughout the Cormac property portfolio.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures, promoting safety among coworkers, and reporting any unsafe practices.
• Accurately complete, record, and submit all necessary documentation, including timesheets, job sheets, and material usage reports.
• Properly use PDA hand-held devices to record and submit electronic job orders, time logs, material consumption, variations, and job completions with appropriate sign-offs.
• Ensure all material order requests are accurate and submitted promptly to the Facilities Management team.
• Carry out all tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, minimizing downtime, and promptly reporting any issues or delays to your line manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2-4 in core trade

Tools

PDA devices

Job description

Cormac are looking to recruit for an Facilities Maintenance Assistant to perform maintenance and other manual tasks, often as part of a team, utilising specialised skills to support the delivery of Cormac operational activities. When assigned to carry out both internal and external fabric maintenance, making informed decisions to ensure the safe and timely completion of improvement and maintenance services for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and improvement tasks throughout the Cormac property portfolio.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety procedures, promoting safety among coworkers, and reporting any unsafe practices.
• Accurately complete, record, and submit all necessary documentation, including timesheets, job sheets, and material usage reports.
• Properly use PDA hand-held devices to record and submit electronic job orders, time logs, material consumption, variations, and job completions with appropriate sign-offs.
• Ensure all material order requests are accurate and submitted promptly to the Facilities Management team.
• Carry out all tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, minimizing downtime, and promptly reporting any issues or delays to your line manager.

To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile.

About you

Candidates will need to have;

• NVQ Level 2 to 4 in a core trade
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Good communication skills (written, spoken and electronic)
• Ability to identify problems with clients, subcontractors and third parties and to seek a resolution.
• Full driving licence

Our offer to you

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH

Close Date: Midnight Sunday 20th September 2026

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.