Facilities Assistant in Rotherham

Facilities Assistant in Rotherham

Rotherham Full-Time No working from home possible
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Previous experience in a general maintenance, facilities, or maintenance support role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.

Qualifications Required

  • Good practical skills, including basic painting, carpentry, plumbing, and general repairs.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices and Health & Safety requirements.
  • Ability to use a range of hand and power tools safely.
  • FLT (Counterbalance) licence.
  • Overhead Crane licence.
  • MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) licence.

Role Duties

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, those below

The General Maintenance Support role is responsible for assisting with day-to-day maintenance activities across the facility, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.

The role supports skilled maintenance personnel and the Facilities Manager in carrying out repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance tasks.

  • Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, minor carpentry, and basic plumbing.
  • Assist skilled maintenance personnel in the repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facilities.
  • Carry out minor repairs to building structures and equipment as directed by the Facilities Manager.
  • Support the installation of cables and pipework.
  • Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of ceramic mould making cages.
  • Ensure workshop and maintenance areas are kept clean, organised, and hazard‑free.
  • Carry out general housekeeping duties across internal and external areas of the site.
  • Sweep, clean, and maintain safe walkways at all times.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in workshop and storage areas.
  • Assist with organisation of storage areas and inventory supplies.
  • Assist operational teams as required, depending on workload.
  • Support loading and unloading of transport vehicles.
  • Drive company vehicles to transport parts to subcontractors and collect completed items, ensuring safe and timely delivery.
  • Assist in maintaining tools, equipment, and consumables.
  • Support scheduled preventative maintenance activities.
  • Identify and report potential safety hazards to the Facilities Manager.
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and COSHH regulations at all times.
  • Operate ride‑on floor cleaning equipment as required (training provided).
  • Operate Forklift Truck (FLT), overhead crane, and MEWP equipment (subject to valid certification/licence).

Company Culture

  • We encourage feedback and idea sharing...
  • We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace...
  • We demonstrate long‑term commitment to our employees...

Employee Benefits

  • Bonus Scheme (paid monthly)
  • Company Pension
  • Free Car Parking
  • Joining & Loyalty Bonus
  • 30 day annual leave (inc Bank Holidays)
  • Westfield Health Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

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Contact Details:

Castings Technology International Recruitment Team