Maintenance & Facilities Technician – Flexible Hours

Edsential Community Interest Company; Brynteg; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform and safety shoes

Secure LGPS retirement scheme

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a maintenance assistant to support the upkeep of Conway Centre and other Edsential sites. The role involves hands-on maintenance, equipment checks, and basic repairs to ensure safe and engaging outdoor education environments.

The position requires a valid driving licence, ability to work from height, and the capacity to follow instructions in a team setting. Training and DBS checks will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking general maintenance duties is desirable but not essential.
• NVQ in Cleaning is desirable.
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work alone and as a team.
• Comfortable with working at height.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of educational resources including sailing boats, climbing equipment, canoes etc.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Check control panels to identify issues.
• Install appliances and equipment.
• Grounds upkeep by mowing lawns, collecting litter, weeding and planting etc.
• Conduct maintenance tasks.
• Maintain, service, clean and properly store equipment.
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarm).
• Inspect and repair all damages to building surfaces.
• Participate in different projects.
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues.
• Contribute to maintaining health and safety compliance through monitoring, recording, and reporting and testing, e.g., Legionella.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.
• Willing to work from other sites within Edsential's portfolio.

Skills

General maintenance

Driving licence

Clear communication

Time management

Teamwork

Working at height

Education

NVQ in Cleaning

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a maintenance assistant to support the upkeep of Conway Centre and other Edsential sites. The role involves hands-on maintenance, equipment checks, and basic repairs to ensure safe and engaging outdoor education environments.

The position requires a valid driving licence, ability to work from height, and the capacity to follow instructions in a team setting. Training and DBS checks will be provided where needed.