Job Description:

£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.

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

• 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

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

• 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant, Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative or Handyperson looking to join a stable organisation offering excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.

For further information, please contact Yasemin at Travail Employment Group on (phone number removed).

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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