Facilities Maintenance Assistant

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and statutory compliance checks across the village
• Perform health and safety inspections, life-critical system testing, and daily operational checks in line with legislation and company procedures
• Ensure repair requests are prioritised, completed within target timescales, and delivered to a high standard
• Support the management of void properties, including water safety checks, flushing routines, and general repairs
• Work alongside contractors to ensure safe working practices, compliance with risk assessments, and quality workmanship
• Provide general handyman support to residents, including minor repairs and furniture assembly where required
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, raise purchase orders, and report defects using company systems
• Assist with staff induction, fire safety training, risk assessments, and resident queries or complaints
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant environment
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and take responsibility for maintenance operations in their absence

• Ideally, a facilities background in a multi-dwelling building
• Skills in carpentry and plumbing
• Flexible to support the village during emergency situations and outside of normal working hours as required on a rota basis
• To take responsibility for the repairs and maintenance service with your team on-site
• Have a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel to maintain a system for logging maintenance requests
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work unsupervised
• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including empathy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Committed to health and safety

COSHH or IOSHH desirable

• 33 days annual leave (FTE) pro-rata for part-time
• Buy and sell holiday
• Free life insurance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Attendance reward
• Free use of on-site gym
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance