Maintenance & Facilities

Remarkable Jobs Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Facilities Assistant / Handyperson to join a supportive team in Barking. This role involves assisting with maintenance tasks, supporting small projects, and helping with outdoor duties. The ideal candidate should have a hands-on approach and some experience in maintenance or related fields. This position offers a full-time, on-site opportunity in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Some relatable experience in a handyperson or maintenance role.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Awareness of basic Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting and minor repairs.
• Support small building or grounds projects.
• Help with outdoor tasks such as tidying and light landscaping.
• Set up and assist studio teams with equipment or space preparation.
• Carry out simple Health & Safety checks.
• Support visiting contractors and engineers.
• Keep records updated and report issues promptly.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Facilities Assistant / Handyperson
Location: Barking, IG11
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shifts between 07:00 – 20:00, Monday to Saturday)
Work Location: On-site
Full Time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting for a Facilities Assistant / Handyperson to join a friendly and supportive team at a busy studio site in Barking. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on, practical work and wants to develop their skills across a range of trades and facilities tasks.

The company ideally seeks someone with relatable, practical experience – perhaps from a handyperson, maintenance, or construction background – and they are also open to individuals who are just starting out and eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment.

Facilities Assistant / Handyperson Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and general upkeep
• Supporting small building or grounds projects (e.g. patching, fixing door handles, basic plumbing)
• Helping with outdoor tasks such as tidying, weeding, or light landscaping
• Setting up and assisting studio teams with equipment or space preparation
• Carrying out simple Health & Safety checks (training provided)
• Supporting visiting contractors and engineers
• Keeping records updated and reporting any issues promptly

What They Are Looking For

Essential

• A practical, hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn new skills
• Some relatable experience in a handyperson or maintenance role
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and attention to detail

Desirable

• Awareness of basic Health & Safety practices
• Experience across multiple trades (painting, decorating, plumbing, carpentry, etc.)

Facilities Assistant / Handyperson Key Attributes

• Practical and reliable with a ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Keen to learn and develop
• Flexible and happy to help across different areas of the site

If you’re starting out in maintenance or have some practical experience and want to build a career in facilities support, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Apply now!