Maintenance & Repairs Technician in Chesterfield

Closing date for applications is 4pm on 28 May 2026. Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week). Self-employment also considered. Office-based in Chesterfield with weekly travel to Nottingham. Regular travel to Derby and Leicester also required.

Overview

Take ownership for the care of our premises and facilities to keep our workplaces running safely, smoothly and reliably. We’re looking for a dependable and practical maintenance colleague who takes pride in their work and understands the difference that well-run buildings make to colleagues and tenants' experiences while at work. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operational delivery, focused on keeping our spaces safe, functional, health and safety compliant and welcoming across multiple sites. You will respond to day-to-day repairs, carry out planned maintenance and checks, support office moves or changes, set up workspaces and coordinate contractor access. In this role you need to be calm, adaptable, proactive in problem solving, and organised in how you manage tasks, records and communication. You’ll work with the scheduler to manage priorities efficiently, record work accurately, keep colleagues informed so that nothing is missed and issues are resolved quickly and properly. The usual working pattern can be 4 or 5 days per week between Monday to Friday but must include a Friday (please confirm your preferences in the covering letter).

Key areas of responsibility

• Carry out reactive maintenance and minor repairs across multiple sites, responding calmly and professionally to issues.
• Complete planned checks and preventative maintenance, recording outcomes accurately and escalating concerns.
• Support workspace readiness, including furniture moves, room set ups and general housekeeping.
• Act as the on-site contact for contractors, coordinating access, works and sign off.
• Safely move, install and log facilities and IT assets, keeping records up to date.
• Support office moves, equipment delivery and space changes.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures, carrying out dynamic risk assessments and reporting hazards.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, tenants and managers on progress and access arrangements.
• Keep accurate work logs and system records.
• Support sustainability, cost-effective working and out of hours emergency cover on a rota basis.

Applicants will possess

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities work.
• Practical skills to carry out first line repairs within agreed competency.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively.
• A customer-focused, professional and approachable manner.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills for updating records and work logs.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel.
• Flexibility to provide out of hours emergency cover on a rota basis.
• Able to work on a Friday as part of their usual working pattern.

What you can expect in return

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time).
• 8% employer contribution to pension scheme (non-contributory for employee).
• Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self-help toolkits, discounts and more.
• Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service.
• Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries.
• Dress for the day policy.
• Two CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity).
• Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes.
• Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army.
• Recognition and engagement schemes including Our Stars.
• Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year).
• Employee social events.

About us

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire) is a well-respected and award-winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.

How to apply

Found a great role? It’s easy to work for us. Simply follow the three steps below. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

• Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) monitoring form here. You can learn about why we collect this information and how it is utilised in the form introduction.
• Send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you believe that you will add value to the role and the Chamber to recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk with the subject line as the vacancy reference, 3EMC. Alternatively, post your application to: FAO HR department, East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND. Applications that do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.
• If you’re successful at this stage, you will be invited for an interview. If you’re unsuccessful, the Chamber’s HR team will let you know by email.

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. All suitably qualified people are encouraged to apply for vacancies regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applicants require current eligibility to live and work in the UK, they must also disclose any unspent convictions or cautions and company director disqualifications in their covering letter. Please inform recruitment@emc-dnl.co.uk of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. The business is dedicated to retaining talent and therefore it may decide to prioritise and support internal applicants.