Maintenance Assistant Full Time Permanent, Haywards Heath
Client:
First Recruitment Services
Location:
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
ba04c56918a9
Job Views:
6
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
Job Description:
The role
Demands flexibility, attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to go the extra mile. The Maintenance Assistant role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and involves working closely with the Head of Maintenance, Head of Facilities, and other Estates team members.
Duties will include:
1. Reporting to and liaising with the Head of Maintenance regarding all estate maintenance and administration issues.
2. Assisting with preventative maintenance, reviewing and negotiating with subcontractors, coordinating repairs, and performing compliance tests.
3. Ordering parts, chemicals, and stock following budget and purchasing procedures.
4. Maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, including weekly Legionella flush, monthly carbon monoxide, window safety, blind cleat safety, smoke alarm battery, fire extinguisher, and fire blanket checks.
5. Assisting groundskeeping duties such as gardening, mowing, and pitch marking.
6. Performing carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing, and minor electrical work as needed.
7. Being an out-of-hours duty phone holder on a rota basis, with additional pay.
8. Assisting with snow clearing, de-icing, and hazard management.
9. Collaborating with team members in a cooperative manner.
Required competencies, knowledge, and skills:
* Excellent maintenance and trade skills.
* Full, clean driving license.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Attention to safety and detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, friendly, and welcoming team environment. For more information and to apply, please submit your application soon. Shortlisting will take place shortly – don’t miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates will be assessed solely on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the job duties.
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