Maintenance Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant in Darlington. The role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring facilities are well-maintained. Candidates should have hands-on experience in a building maintenance environment and hold an NVQ in Joinery. This full-time position offers a salary up to £30,000 and includes generous benefits such as 33 annual holidays and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

33 days annual holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates, or building maintenance environment.
• Background as a Handyperson, Maintenance Operative or Fabric Engineer.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Support upkeep of building areas and report issues.
• Assist with contractor supervision.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Independence

Plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in Facilities Management? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our cleints growing team in Darlington.

The Package:

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - 8.30 to 4.30
• 33 days annual holidays (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks across the site, ensuring equipment and facilities are kept in good working order.
• Carrying out reactive maintenance and repairs as needed - including minor plumbing, joinery, painting, and general fabric work.
• Supporting the upkeep of interior and exterior building areas, including inspections and reporting of any issues.
• Assisting with contractor supervision and ensuring compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing work logs and job sheets.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in a facilities, estates, or building maintenance environment
• A background as a Handyperson, Maintenance Operative or Fabric Engineer role
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery (Desired)
• A positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Good understanding of maintenance procedures

If you're looking for a stable role with variety and the chance to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.