Maintenance Assistant

Job Overview

The Maintenance Assistant supports the day\-to\-day upkeep, repair, and general maintenance of buildings, labs, equipment, and facilities. This role ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment by assisting with routine inspections, minor repairs, and preventative and reactive maintenance tasks, whilst adherence to Health \& Safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs of buildings, equipment, and systems. (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, fire and intruder alarm maintenance).


• Diagnose faults using schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools.


• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and wiring diagrams accurately.


• Perform regular inspections to identify and report maintenance issues or hazards.


• Carry out basic repairs such as fixing leaks, replacing office lighting, painting, and assembling furniture.


• Support preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and extend asset life.


• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of maintenance areas, tools, and equipment.


• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.


• Co\-ordinate external contractors when required.


• Keep accurate records of maintenance work completed.


• Ensure health and safety procedures and regulations are always adhered to within the building.


• Updating of building fixed wiring diagrams \& Test certificates.


• Inputting into the design stages of a project and identifying future operational \& maintenance issues.

Skills \& Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair work.


• Practical skills in areas such as plumbing, electrical, or carpentry are desirable.


• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.


• IOSH Managing Safely is desirable.


• Good problem\-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills.


• Willingness to learn and take direction.


• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role is essential.


• Previous experience in the maintenance of a lab setting is desirable.


• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.


• Must be competent in writing and understanding the Risk Assessment Process.


• Must be competent in the writing and adhering to procedures.


• Must be competent in completing and adhering to Permit to Work System.


• Must be confident working at height and adhering to all Health \& Safety protocols relating to.


• Forklift Truck Licence is desirable.


• Driving Licence is essential.


• Additional HSE training or certification would be a plus.


• Must have experience in working on Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook and have the ability to work on Excel for basic tasks.


• Experience on SharePoint is desirable.

Working Conditions

• May involve periods of physical work and working with your hands.


• Mon – Fri \- 37\.5 Hrs per week, with a possibility of weekend work if required.


• Work will be both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

Key Attributes

• Reliable and proactive attitude


• Time conscious


• Good planner


• Flexible and adaptable


• Safety\-conscious


• Strong work ethic


• Willingness to learn and progress


• Be able to take direction


• Good problem solver

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a cover letter if this role suits you and your experience.

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: £27,000\.00\-£34,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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