Maintenance Assistant

Travail Employment Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free meals

Gym facilities

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for an educational site in Harrogate. The role involves opening/closing buildings, routine maintenance, basic plumbing, repairs and health and safety compliance.

You will work 35 hours per week in rotating shifts (6:00–1:30, 12:00–7:30) with an on-call rota and receive £30,800 per year including on‑call allowance. A full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities or caretaking.
• Able to perform basic plumbing, joinery and decorating.
• Experience with planned maintenance schedules.
• Organised with ability to manage a varied workload.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willing to undertake Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings daily.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance.
• Perform security checks and fire alarm tests.
• Undertake minor repairs and decorating.
• Assist with plumbing, joinery and handyman tasks.
• Install and maintain fixtures and fittings.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure work is safe and high quality.
• Complete maintenance records and inspections.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

£30,800 (including on‑call allowance) | Harrogate

An excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive maintenance team within a well‑established educational environment. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with building maintenance, facilities and caretaking experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well‑presented premises.

The Role

• Opening and securing buildings each day
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep
• Performing routine security checks, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
• Undertaking minor repairs, decorating and general maintenance works
• Assisting with plumbing, joinery and handyman tasks
• Installing and maintaining fixtures and fittings
• Clearing drains, gullies and guttering as required
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings and events
• Liaising with contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Receiving, distributing and storing deliveries and stock
• Carrying out basic vehicle inspections, including oil and tyre checks
• Completing maintenance records and routine inspections
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures

Hours of Work

• 35 hours per week
• Rotating shift pattern:
• 6:00am to 1:30pm
• 12:00pm to 7:30pm
• On‑call rota of 1 week in 6
• On‑call allowance and overtime paid

About You

• Have previous experience within building maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a similar role
• Be capable of carrying out basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work
• Have experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Be organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Have a professional and personable approach
• Possess basic IT skills and be confident completing maintenance reports
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• Company pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Sick pay scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free meals
• Gym facilities
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Overtime opportunities