Part-Time Maintenance Technician

Towcester Vets; Rugby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Towcester Vets in Towcester area is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician to keep multiple sites safe and well-maintained. You will perform general repairs, decorating, plumbing, electrical tasks within competence, and liaise with contractors when needed.

Flexibility is key: 20-30 hours per week across Towcester, Weedon, Paulerspury & Onley near Rugby; you must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, property maintenance, handyman work or a similar role.
• Practical and hands-on, with a natural ability to fix things.
• Able to work independently and manage their own workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance across our veterinary sites.
• Deal with minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks within competence.
• Paint, decorate and carry out general building maintenance.
• Put up shelves, noticeboards, signage, fixtures and fittings.
• Assemble furniture and equipment.
• Repair doors, handles, locks, cupboards and fixtures.
• Carry out basic grounds and external maintenance.
• Identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action.
• Support rooms for refurbishment or changes.
• Keep maintenance areas, tools and equipment safe and organized.
• Liaise with contractors for specialist work.

Skills

Practical

General maintenance

Handyman

Independent worker

Reliable

Organised

Communication

Safety conscious

Vehicle access

Job description

Part-Time Maintenance Technician

Location: Towcester, Weedon, Paulerspury & Onley near Rugby

Schedule: 20-30 hours per week (flexibly worked) / Hourly rate dependent on skills & experience.

We are looking for a practical & reliable solution-focused maintenance person to join our veterinary practice and help keep our multiple sites safe, well maintained and looking their best.

Working across our clinics, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide variety of general maintenance, repairs and improvement work. No two days are likely to be the same – from fixing a door or putting up shelving, to carrying out minor decorating jobs, assembling furniture and helping us keep our buildings and grounds in great condition. Our teams are busy caring for animals and their owners, so having someone who can respond quickly to maintenance issues and take pride in creating safe, clean and well-maintained working environments makes a real difference.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across our veterinary sites


• Dealing with minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks within your level of competence


• Painting, decorating and carrying out general building maintenance


• Putting up shelves, noticeboards, signage, fixtures and fittings


• Assembling furniture and equipment


• Repairing doors, handles, locks, cupboards and other fixtures


• Carrying out basic grounds and external maintenance


• Identifying maintenance issues and taking appropriate action


• Helping prepare rooms and areas for refurbishment or changes


• Moving and assembling equipment and furniture where appropriate


• Keeping maintenance areas, tools and equipment safe and organized


• Liaising with contractors when specialist work is required


• Carrying out regular checks around our sites and reporting any issues


• Responding to maintenance requests from members of the veterinary teams


• Ensuring work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption to clinical activities


• Supporting general site improvements and projects as required

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Practical and hands-on, with a natural ability to fix things


• Experienced in general maintenance, property maintenance, handyman work or a similar role


• Confident tackling a variety of jobs and finding practical solutions


• Able to work independently and manage their own workload


• Reliable, organised and responsive


• Someone who takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail


• Comfortable working across different locations


• Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills


• Able to work respectfully around animals, clients and veterinary staff


• Safety-conscious and aware of when a job needs to be referred to a suitably qualified contractor

Due the multi-site nature of this role you must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Contact Details

Towcester Veterinary Centre,
Burcote Road, Towcester,
NN12 6JW
01327 350239
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Towcester Equine Vets at Paulerspury
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Towcester Equine Vets at Onley
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Towcester Farm Vets at Burcote Road
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