Maintenance Officer

Cooper Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension

No dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in Derbyshire is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to support day-to-day upkeep across Midlands sites, primarily based at Castle Donington. The role is part-time (22.5 hours over three days) with some flexibility around working arrangements and close collaboration with the Midlands Facilities Team Lead.

You’ll handle general maintenance, minor repairs, planned maintenance and respond to facilities requests, keeping buildings and external areas safe, presentable and compliant.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, building services or similar hands-on role.
• Is practical and confident carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Can work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Has good problem-solving skills and a 'fix it' attitude.
• Is reliable, organised and responsive to maintenance requests.
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining a high standard across our sites.
• Understands the importance of health and safety when carrying out maintenance work.
• Is comfortable working with contractors and escalating work when specialist support is required.
• Has good communication skills and can build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Is flexible and willing to support the wider Facilities team when required.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and minor repairs - including doors, locks, tiles, carpet tiles and other building fixtures.
• Painting, decorating and touch-up work as required.
• Basic repairs and maintenance, including changing bulbs, replacing fuses and other straightforward fixes.
• Responding to and resolving maintenance requests and reactive issues across the Midlands sites.
• Supporting with the upkeep of external areas, including car parks, bins, patios, plants and general outdoor areas.
• Window cleaning and maintenance of hard-to-reach areas where appropriate.
• Supporting with basic PAT testing and generator checks.
• Completing planned maintenance tasks and routine checks to help ensure our sites remain safe and operational.
• Identifying maintenance issues and elevate more complex or specialist works where required.
• Liaising with contractors and support the Midlands Facilities Team Lead with coordinating external maintenance works.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Keeping appropriate records of maintenance activities and report any recurring or significant issues.
• Supporting with other facilities and maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Experience in maintenance

Independent worker

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Flexible / supportive

Education

Trade qualification in maintenance/building services

Tools

PAT testing experience

Basic compliance checks

Job description

About the role...

Do you enjoy working in a varied role? Do you take pride in resolving issues quickly and efficiently?

We are looking for a practical, reliable and hands-on Maintenance Officer to support the day-to-day upkeep of our Midlands sites (primarily based in our Castle Donington office).

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week across 3 days), providing a good balance of regular site presence and flexibility. There will be some flexibility required around working arrangements depending on business requirements.

You’ll work very closely with the Midlands Facilities Team Lead and the wider Facilities function in the region, as well as with external specialists/contractors as required.

This is a varied role, covering general maintenance, minor repairs, planned maintenance and responding to day-to-day facilities requests. You will be responsible for keeping our buildings, facilities and external areas safe, presentable and well maintained.

About the team…

Our brand is a big deal to us, and our offices play a huge part in what makes us who we are. They have been crafted and built to promote diverse working. Helping to put people at ease, drive motivation and engagement whilst having a funky edge.

Our Facilities team are vital to the upkeep, running and general day to day that ensure our offices keep ticking to the high standard that our CPer’s and clients expect.

About the day to day…

As a Maintenance Officer, no 2 days will look the same. You’ll be getting stuck in with a wide range of tasks including:

• General maintenance and minor repairs - including doors, locks, tiles, carpet tiles and other building fixtures.
• Painting, decorating and touch-up work as required.
• Basic repairs and maintenance, including changing bulbs, replacing fuses and other straightforward fixes.
• Responding to and resolving maintenance requests and reactive issues across the Midlands sites.
• Supporting with the upkeep of external areas, including car parks, bins, patios, plants and general outdoor areas.
• Window cleaning and maintenance of hard-to-reach areas where appropriate.
• Supporting with basic PAT testing and generator checks.
• Completing planned maintenance tasks and routine checks to help ensure our sites remain safe and operational.
• Identifying maintenance issues and elevate more complex or specialist works where required.
• Liaising with contractors and support the Midlands Facilities Team Lead with coordinating external maintenance works.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Keeping appropriate records of maintenance activities and report any recurring or significant issues.
• Supporting with other facilities and maintenance tasks as required.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a Maintenance Officer we are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, building services or similar hands-on role.
• Is practical and confident carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Can work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Has good problem-solving skills and a 'fix it' attitude.
• Is reliable, organised and responsive to maintenance requests.
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining a high standard across our sites.
• Understands the importance of health and safety when carrying out maintenance work.
• Is comfortable working with contractors and escalating work when specialist support is required.
• Has good communication skills and can build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Is flexible and willing to support the wider Facilities team when required.

It would also be helpful (but not essential) to have:

• Relevant maintenance, building services or trade qualification.
• Experience of working across multiple sites.
• PAT testing experience.
• Experience carrying out basic compliance or facilities checks.
• Experience working within an office, commercial or corporate environment.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.