Maintenance Assistant

Gold Group Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A large facilities management organization is seeking a Maintenance Assistant based in Barnet. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs, assist in inspections, and work flexibly across teams. Ideal applicants should have a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship and experience in maintenance. The role offers a salary of £27,500 along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a general maintenance environment.
• Desire to learn and support various trades.
• Ability to work flexibly and assist others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Respond to breakdown requests promptly.
• Assist with inspections of building services.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Mechanical Systems

Experience with computer-based monitoring systems (CAFM)

Health and safety compliance

Education

Mechanical / Electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Assistant(s) needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Barnet. We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded individual who takes pride in their work with in-depth knowledge of completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks, supporting technicians and following safety protocols. The successful candidate must be willing to learn and support various trades across the maintenance team. If you have completed a Mechanical / Electrical apprenticeship and want to grow in an organisation that prioritises training and development, this role is for you.

What the role entails

Some of the main duties of the role will include:

• Undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings, in accordance with relevant standards, operational procedures, 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 or manager, or as a minimum, 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 required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and/or contractor staff.
• Ensure liaison with wards and departments as required, minimising disruption while carrying out work.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to develop the requirements of the service.
• Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor/manager.
• Collaborate and co-operate with 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, whether electronic or hard copy.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with the role.

What experience you need to be successful

• Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.
• Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable).
• Experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable).
• Experience with Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable).

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes for major brands and retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and personalized training.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Maintenance Assistant – Barnet, £27,500 + benefits.