Maintenance Assistant

EQUANS; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Training opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app access

EAP 24/7

Job summary

EQUANS is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Burnley on a permanent, full-time basis. You will help deliver planned and routine maintenance, support the technical team, and help ensure safe, efficient operation of school premises.

Based at Alert House, Wiseman Street, you will perform PPMs, assist with minor repairs, monitor plant systems, and maintain records. The role offers a clear career path and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Good hand and tool skills.
• General DIY knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Organise, manage and monitor PPMs.
• Rectify corrective works raised on the completed PPMs.
• Assist the technical team with issues across the sites when required.
• Carry out minor routine maintenance tasks in line with the PPM programme.
• Monitor and adjust plant and systems to perform within set limits.
• Carry out internal and external routine inspections of the school premises.
• Assist in preparing reports and maintain records.
• May be required to support out of hours activities including on-call when required.

Skills

Hand and tool skills

General DIY knowledge

IT knowledge

IT system knowledge

Job description

Equans is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Alert House, Wiseman Street, Burnley, BB11 1RU on a permanent basis working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 with 1 hour lunch.

What will you deliver?

• Organise, manage and monitor PPM’s
• Rectify corrective works raised on the completed PPM’s
• Assist the technical team with issues across the sites when required
• Carry out minor routine maintenance tasks in accordance with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme, including pre-planned maintenance tasks during the school holidays.
• Monitor and adjust as necessary to ensure plant and associated systems perform within set limits.
• Carry out internal and external routine inspections of the school premises.
• Assist in the preparation of reports. Maintain and update records as appropriate.
• May be needed for the support of out of hours activities including on call when required.
• Ensure adequate supplies and other consumable items are available for job completion.
• Ensure the correct procedures are followed for the safe and efficient handling of waste.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of adverse weather conditions.
• Storekeeping
• Cover RP Duties during absences.
• Support the Company’s commitment to Safety First, Incident & Injury free culture and sustainable environment.

What can we offer you?

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on 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 personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to growing employee networks including Accessibility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Essential

• Good hand and tool skills
• General DIY knowledge

Desirable

• IT and IT system Knowledge
• IPAF / Pasma

Additional requirements

• Evidence of the right to work in the UK.
• Disclosure check may be required.