Maintenance Assistant
30,800 (including on-call allowance) Harrogate
An excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive maintenance team within a well-established educational environment. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with building maintenance, facilities and caretaking experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well‑presented premises.
The Role
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Opening and securing buildings each day
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep
- Performing routine security checks, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
- Undertaking minor repairs, decorating and general maintenance works
- Assisting with plumbing, joinery and handyman tasks
- Installing and maintaining fixtures and fittings
- Clearing drains, gullies and guttering as required
- Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings and events
- Liaising with contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Receiving, distributing and storing deliveries and stock
- Carrying out basic vehicle inspections, including oil and tyre checks
- Completing maintenance records and routine inspections
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
Hours of Work
- 35 hours per week
- Rotating shift pattern:
- 6:00am to 1:30pm
- 12:00pm to 7:30pm
- On-call rota of 1 week in 6
- On-call allowance and overtime paid
About You
You will:
- Have previous experience within building maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a similar role
- Be capable of carrying out basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work
- Have experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Be organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Have a professional and personable approach
- Possess basic IT skills and be confident completing maintenance reports
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Benefits
- Company pension (5% employer / 5% employee)
- Sick pay scheme
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free meals
- Gym facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Overtime opportunities
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