Maintenance Assistant

McCann Manchester Limited; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves providing essential maintenance support across a stunning 8-acre site, ensuring the smooth operation of facilities. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from minor repairs to maintaining a swimming pool, all while working in a supportive environment that values personal development. If you're physically capable and enjoy a hands-on role in a creative agency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Subsidised Bistro

Free car parking

Outdoor heated pool

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform manual tasks related to maintenance.
• Working knowledge of joinery and plumbing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance repairs and respond to requests.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform inspections.
• Maintain and monitor heating boilers and air conditioning units.

Skills

Manual Handling

Joinery

Plumbing

Customer Service

Electrical Issues Handling

Job description

ID 5182

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant

About Us...

Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two cats. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.

Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who can contribute to making great work. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Maintenance Assistant to come and join us. Armbands optional.

The Part You’ll Play as a Maintenance Assistant…

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll provide general maintenance repairs and undertake tasks on both a reactive and planned preventative basis for all property on site, including grounds, structural integrity, and responding to maintenance requests.

Please note, to ensure adequate cover and support, the hours of work for this role are 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with some potential out of hours work. There may be some travel to our other offices so a full driving licence is required.

• Day to day support for any unexpected and potentially urgent site requirements across all sites.
• Ensure electrical issues are dealt with such as changing bulbs, checking cross-phasing, use of extension leaders and monitor PAT
• Follow maintenance schedules for all sites, including preventive maintenance planning where applicable.
• Carry out minor joinery work
• Carry out minor electrical work
• Carry out minor maintenance and temperature adjustments for air conditioning units
• Maintain and monitor heating boilers
• Carry out property upkeep ensuring roofs and gutters are inspected and cleaned regularly
• Maintain the swimming pool, ensure COSHH compliance and keep appropriate records
• Report any pest issues
• Assist in office moves
• Assist with health and safety notices, audits and fire marshalling
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations in reporting potential hazard
• Cover for Maintenance Supervisor during planned/unplanned absence
• Be available for out of hours work
• Facilitate the management and the operation of agency buildings
• Facilitate best business practice to improve services provided
• Check kitchens, maintain coffee machine, work with Bistro to stock and replenish sundry items, check fridges and dishwashers
• Collection of all recycling across the agency adhering to Green Policy guidelines on a regular basis
• To assist grounds maintenance where required with basic tasks

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor from time to time.

As a Maintenance Assistant You’ll Bring…

Must have requirements:

• Physically able to carry out manual tasks as detailed above, such as manual handling
• Working knowledge of joinery, plumbing and associated skills
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Friendly and proactive, with a customer service oriented focus

Nice to have:

• Previous experience of working in a facilities environment is highly desirable

As a Maintenance Assistant You’ll Have Access To…

• A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
• The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
• An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site, the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).

The Truth…

Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

McCann is a Disability Confident employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, “Truth Well Told”, McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).