Maintenance Manager

ADECCO; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Maintenance Manager based on the outskirts of Ashford. The role involves performing repairs, upkeep, and maintenance duties to ensure a safe and efficient environment. Candidates should have their own tools, experience in maintenance, and basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools for this position.
• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities, or handy person role is required.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and maintenance across the site.
• Carry out routine inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Support setup and movement of furniture and office layouts.

Skills

Basic knowledge of plumbing

Carpentry

Painting and decorating

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Manager (with own tools)

Location: Outskirts of Ashford (must drive and have your own transport)

Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Role Summary

You will be responsible for carrying out general repairs, upkeep and maintenance duties across the site to ensure a safe, efficient and well-presented environment. This role requires a proactive, practical individual with a broad skill set in basic repairs, carpentry and painting and decorating skills.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including painting, decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry and minor electrical work.
• Carry out routine inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain and repair fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Support with the setup and movement of furniture, equipment and office/site layouts as required.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, reporting hazards or issues immediately.
• Assist contractors and service providers when external specialist work is required.
• Ensure all maintenance services are delivered in line with service specification.
• Manage contractor’s projects, in line with company procedures.
• Maintain external environment including outbuildings.
• Test all required equipment and maintain a log of work carried out.
• Regularly test fire alarm systems and support periodic fire evacuation practice.
• Manage the safe storage of equipment and products required for maintenance e.g. paint, detergents, etc.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained as per guidelines.
• Provide ad hoc support for site projects, refurbishments or emergency repairs.

Experience and skills

• You must have your own tools for this position.
• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or handy person role.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.

Next steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on 01233 646632.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.