Maintenance Assistant

Gold Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Blackburn. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, responding to breakdown requests, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Experience in general maintenance is required, while experience in healthcare is desirable. This position offers a salary of £26,000 along with various benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Qualifications

• Experience in a general maintenance environment required.
• Experience in healthcare environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on building services and fixtures.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) as scheduled.
• Respond to urgent breakdown requests promptly.

Skills

General maintenance

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Assistant - 2 headcount!

Blackburn

26,000 + Benefits

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years' service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails (Responsibilities)

• To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
• Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by the help desk / supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
• Assist in Carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Assist in Carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety, manufacturers' guidelines and relevant training.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and or contractor's staff
• Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
• Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focused service.
• Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.
• Diligently complete all required job cards and other work-related paperwork to the required standard whether electronic or hard copy.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with role.

Qualifications / Experience

• Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.
• Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable)
• Have experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable)
• Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable)
• Electrical qualifications (desirable)

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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