Maintenance Assistant

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd in Market Harborough is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to support site operations on a temporary basis with potential for permanent placement. The role offers flexible hours and part-time arrangements where feasible.

Key duties include repairs, logging work, responding to maintenance requests, supporting planned maintenance, meter readings, and coordinating with contractors as needed. A full UK driving licence is required for this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, caretaking or a similar role.
• Strong practical ability and good DIY skills.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Electronically reporting and logging repairs.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests across the sites.
• Assisting with planned and preventative maintenance works.
• Supporting overall site safety and security.
• Taking and accurately recording utility meter readings.
• Occasionally arranging contractors for any large repairs/issues.

Skills

DIY skills

Independent work

Flexible approach

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Market Harborough
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Temp to perm
Hours: Flexible working and part-time arrangements may be considered

We are working with a well-established organisation in Market Harborough who are seeking a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support their site operations on a temporary basis.
This is a varied role well suited to someone with practical skills who enjoys problem-solving and working independently.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, functional and well maintained. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks
• Electronically reporting and logging repairs
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests across the sites
• Assisting with planned and preventative maintenance works
• Supporting overall site safety and security
• Taking and accurately recording utility meter readings
• Occasionally arranging contractors for any large repairs/issues

About You:

• Previous experience in maintenance, caretaking or a similar role
• Strong practical ability and good DIY skills
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A full UK driving licence