Maintenance Assistant

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Maintenance Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing site in Bristol. This ongoing temporary contract involves hands-on site maintenance, repairs and upkeep, excluding production machinery.

You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks across the site, including plumbing, painting, door/hardware fittings, and general housekeeping, working either independently or as part of the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance or hands-on role is preferred.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills are required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, painting and building repairs are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general site maintenance and repairs.
• Basic plumbing and minor repairs.
• Painting and maintaining designated safety areas.
• Hanging doors, signs and fixtures.
• Filling holes and general building upkeep.
• Replacing light bulbs and minor fittings.
• Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping within engineering workshops.
• Supporting the engineering team with general maintenance duties.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Plumbing knowledge

Painting skills

Team player

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Bristol

Pay Rate: £15.00 - £19.00 per hour

Job Type: Ongoing Temporary Contract

Hours: 4 days during the week (Apply online only) (Mon to Fri - you're choice which 4 days) & Saturdays (Apply online only)

The Role

Questech Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant / Handy Person to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Bristol.

This is an ongoing temporary position, supporting the engineering and maintenance teams with general site maintenance, repairs and upkeep.

The role will involve a variety of hands-on maintenance tasks across the site, excluding work on production machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general site maintenance and repairs.
• Basic plumbing and minor repairs.
• Painting and maintaining designated safety areas.
• Hanging doors, signs and fixtures.
• Filling holes and general building upkeep.
• Replacing light bulbs and minor fittings.
• Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping within engineering workshops.
• Supporting the engineering team with general maintenance duties.

The Person

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar maintenance or hands‑on role.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Assistant, Handy Person, Semi‑Skilled Fitter or Service Technician.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, painting and building repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Relevant industry qualifications would be advantageous