General information
City/town: Middlesex Job field: Other Operations External closing date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5952
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford – a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services.
We’re now seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Storesperson) to be based full time onsite at HA6 3HP, responsible for supporting the operation of the engineering stores located around the Northwood site including receipt and dispatch of spares, equipment and tools, transportation of tools and equipment around the site in support of engineering activities.
The role will also see you escorting “non-cleared” staff, visitors and sub-contractors as necessary in accordance with the site security requirements and providing general assistance to the maintenance team as and when directed.
As Maintenance Assistant - you will:
1. Ensure the engineering stores and workshops are inspected and maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
2. Maintain a complete and up to date stores inventory of all spares, tools and equipment including updating databases and carry out regular stock checks.
3. Ensure all persons requiring escorting are correctly identified and always comply with the site security and safety requirements.
4. Carry out weekly fire alarm testing.
5. Carry out reactive tasks for engraving / printing of signs and badges where required.
6. Provide general assistance as and when directed in support of engineering and asset management tasks.
Maintenance Assistant - Skills and Experience required:
7. Good team working skills, but also ability to work on your own.
8. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities at a moment’s notice.
9. Must be able to fully satisfy the Client security clearance minimum requirements (SC).
10. Previous experience of general maintenance environment.
11. Excellent team working and problem-solving capabilities.
12. Excellent customer care skills.
13. Full UK Driving License.
This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil this residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.
What we offer:
14. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
15. Financial wellbeing and employeeassistance
16. Professional development
17. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependentsand parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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