At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Facilities team to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment.
- Company: Dynamic accommodation provider in Gillingham, Kent.
- Benefits: Earn £14.31 per hour, paid weekly, with flexible shifts.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a customer-focused role while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management or maintenance is preferred.
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Pay Rate: £14.31 per hour PAYE (paid weekly via Pertemps)
Contract Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 09 August 2026 to 04 October 2026
Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, shifts Monday to Sunday (Weekend Availability Required)
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Facilities Team Member to join a busy and customer-focused accommodation and facilities environment in Gillingham, Kent on a temporary assignment from 09/08/2026 until 04/10/2026. You will work as part of a dedicated Facilities team, helping to provide a safe, secure, clean, compliant and well-maintained environment. You will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, ensuring high standards across the site at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
- Complete routine building inspections and maintenance checks.
- Respond to maintenance requests and Health & Safety related call-outs within agreed service levels.
- Undertake general building repairs and maintenance work.
- Work with mechanical and electronic locking systems.
- Repair and maintain doors, windows and associated fixtures.
- Assist with fire alarm activations, investigations and false alarm responses.
- Support emergency building repairs and seasonal project work.
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and escalate issues where necessary.
- Complete PPM inspections and report any remedial works required.
- Support specialist contractors and competent engineers when required.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company standards, procedures and SLAs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Support sustainability initiatives and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance.
- Ensure all areas remain safe, compliant, secure and fit for purpose.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Property Maintenance or Site Services.
- Basic joinery and carpentry skills.
- Basic plastering skills, including repairing holes and wall damage.
- Basic domestic plumbing experience.
- Ability to complete like-for-like electrical replacements.
- Understanding of safe isolation procedures and recording completed works.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to duties and working hours.
- Availability to work shifts between Monday and Sunday, including weekends.
Desirable:
- Experience within student accommodation, residential, hospitality, facilities management, commercial property or housing environments.
- Experience completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Understanding of compliance and building safety requirements.
If you have more questions, please contact Aleks from Pertemps Maidstone.
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