Job Description
Temporary role ongoing, minimum of six months 5 days per week in the office, 35 hours per week, must be flexible with hours £35,000 Based Central London Enhanced DBS clearance will be carried out for the chosen candidate My client is a children’s charity based in the West End of London. They are seeking a maintenance/facilities assistant to work in their offices 5 days per week. You will be responsible for overseeing the running of several sites and campus, ensuring hard facilities are managed and maintained. Maintenance/Facilities Assistant – Our client is looking for a hands-on, proactive Maintenance/Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Manager and help keep their buildings, grounds, and services running smoothly.Duties:
* Support the Estates Manager with coordinating maintenance tasks
* Manage the Estates helpdesk/repair log
* Help maintain buildings, services, and grounds to a high standard
* Carry out basic repairs and emergency fixes, such as leaks, electrics and general DIY
* Oversee contractor access, security, and fire alarm systems
* Liaise with landlords, contractors, and cleaning teams
* Assist with planned maintenance, inspections, and health & safety compliance
What we’re looking for in a candidate:
* Interest and experience in gardening, mechanical systems, or buildings
* Ability to spot unsafe conditions
* Experience working with repair teams/contractors
* General repair and basic maintenance abilities
* Security awareness (desirable)
* Team-focused, reliable, organised, and flexible