Job Description
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Surrey
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Rate: £21.32 per hour (umbrella)
The Role
We are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join a busy facilities team. You will support the upkeep of buildings, plant, equipment, and grounds, carrying out both routine maintenance and urgent repairs to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment.
Key Responsibilities
* General DIY maintenance and basic repairs
* Moving furniture and equipment for classrooms, offices, and events
* Checks of building services, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and pool plant (training provided)
* Responding to urgent maintenance and Health & Safety issues
* Assisting with snow/ice clearance, opening/closing buildings, and supporting the wider facilities team
Requirements
* Hands-on, practical, and comfortable with manual work
* Able to work at heights (up to 15m) and in confined spaces
* Flexible, reliable, and professional
* Full, clean UK driving licence
* Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and emergencies