Maintenance Assistant

Dynamite Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

24 days holiday

Wellbeing support

Buddy induction program

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Dynamite Recruitment seeks a Facilities Maintenance Assistant for an NHS site at Whittingham, Preston. The role can be site based or mobile, with hours from 8am to 4:30pm and travel to other sites as needed.

A strong maintenance background and DBS clearance are required, with excellent communication and documentation skills. Enjoy a supportive environment with a buddy induction, comprehensive induction, and a benefits package including enhanced sick pay, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance/facilities role.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable completing paperwork and maintenance records.
• Able to pass a DBS check due to the nature of the site.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance across buildings, including general repairs, fixtures, fittings, utilities and external areas.
• Respond to damage or maintenance issues on wards, carrying out repairs or making areas safe where needed.
• Carry out regular site checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, Legionella flushing and general safety/security inspections.
• Manage contractor access to sites, including keys, fobs, access cards and security codes.
• Monitor contractors while they are on site, ensuring they follow the correct health and safety procedures and permits.
• Provide advice to staff and Service Managers on maintenance issues and support with resolving problems.

Skills

Good communication skills

Maintenance experience

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Assistant

NHS Site, Whittingham, Preston – Static or mobile opportunities available

Hours: 8am – 4:30pm

Fantastic employee benefits scheme as listed below!

The employer: Stable, profitable FM (Facilities Maintenance) business with around £20M annual turnover and 150+ staff!

Required: Experience in a Maintenance Assistant role, completing similar duties to the below

The role can be either site based or mobile, depending on the candidate. We’re happy to consider candidates who don’t drive and can reliably get to the main site to take part in a fully static role- As well as those who drive and are able to travel to other sites when required. Travel between sites will depend on the work needed and available resources.

The FM Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance across buildings, including general repairs, fixtures, fittings, utilities and external areas.
• Respond to damage or maintenance issues on wards, carrying out repairs or making areas safe where needed.
• Carry out regular site checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, Legionella flushing and general safety/security inspections.
• Manage contractor access to sites, including keys, fobs, access cards and security codes.
• Monitor contractors while they are on site, ensuring they follow the correct health and safety procedures and permits.
• Provide advice to staff and Service Managers on maintenance issues and support with resolving problems.

Maintenance Assistant Benefits:

• Enhanced company sick pay – following the initial qualifying period, you’ll receive up to 6 weeks full pay, followed by a further 6 weeks half pay. Full details are provided within your contract of employment.
• 24 days holiday, with the option to buy additional leave after 12 months.
• Strong support network including dedicated helpdesk and call out manager to handle initial calls.
• Comprehensive induction with a buddy system for your first few months.
• Family events, Christmas parties, wellbeing support and an excellent employee referral scheme.
• Plus more!

Required:

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance/facilities role.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable completing paperwork and maintenance records.
• Able to pass a DBS check due to the nature of the site.

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