116 maintenance assistant jobs found

Location: Central Cambridge Contract: Temporary (2-3 Weeks) Pay: £20.00 per hour We're recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to support a busy student accommodation site in Central Cambridge. This is a hands-on role where you'll help ensure the building remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for students and visitors.   Key Responsibilities Carry out general building fabric maintenance tasks. Complete basic painting and decorating to maintain communal areas and accommodation. Repair and replace door locks, handles and other fixtures. Change light bulbs and complete minor electrical replacements (where appropriate). Undertake basic plumbing repairs such as replacing taps and fixing minor leaks. Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner. Conduct routine inspections and report any defects or maintenance issues. Assist with room turnarounds and general upkeep of the accommodation. Ensure all work is completed safely and in line...

Maintenance Assistant - London | Weekly pay, full-time ongoing work, and the opportunity to secure a permanent role. Are you a skilled Maintenance Assistant looking for your next opportunity in London? Join a busy Hotel environment where no two days are the same, enjoy weekly pay, and gain the chance to progress into a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on Maintenance experience who takes pride in keeping facilities safe, well-maintained, and running smoothly. Why apply for this Maintenance Assistant role? You'll enjoy: From £14.50 per hour, including holiday pay, depending on experience Get paid for every hour that you work Weekly pay every Friday Full-time, ongoing opportunity Potential for the role to become permanent Work within a well-established hospitality environment in London Key Responsibilities: You'll play an important role in ensuring the property is maintained to a high standard by: Carrying out general repairs including...

School Caretaker Location: Walthamstow Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Temporary (Term Time Only) Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm (2-hour unpaid break during the day) Pay: From £14.24 per hour We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and outgoing School Caretaker to join a welcoming one-form entry primary school in Walthamstow from September 2026 on a temporary, term-time-only basis. This friendly school has a strong community feel, where staff work closely together to create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for pupils. As the caretaker, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring the site is safe, clean, secure, and well maintained for everyone. The Role Open and secure the school site each day. Carry out general handyman and maintenance tasks across the school. Ensure the school premises are clean, safe, and well maintained. Complete routine health and safety checks and report any maintenance issues. Set up and move furniture and equipment...

Handyman / Handy person Location: Gillingham, Kent Pay Rate: £14.11 per hour PAYE (paid weekly via Pertemps) Contract Type: Temporary Assignment Duration: 09 August 2026 to 04 October 2026 Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, shifts Monday to Sunday (Weekend Availability Required)  Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Handyman to join a busy and customer-focused accommodation and facilities environment in Gillingham, Kent on a temporary assignment from 09/08/2026 until 04/10/2026. This role would suit candidates with experience as a Hanyperson, Handyman, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Building Services Operative, Facilities Operative, Property Maintenance Technician, Site Assistant or General Maintenance Operative. Handyman Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site. Complete routine building inspections and maintenance checks. Undertake general building repairs and maintenance work Repair and maintain doors, windows...

Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Repairs Assistant to join a busy Housing Association on an initial 2-month temporary contract.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous maintenance/repairs assistant experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the delivery of responsive repair services.Your new role Act as a first point of contact for tenants reporting repairs and maintenance issues. Log and process repair requests accurately within the housing management system. Liaise with contractors, operatives, and tenants to schedule appointments and monitor progress. Provide updates to tenants regarding outstanding repairs and maintenance work. Raise works orders and ensure all associated records are maintained accurately. Monitor contractor performance and assist with the repair team. Support the wider housing team as required.What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a repairs assistant role. Experience within...

Role : Maintenance Operative Location: Desborough, NN14 Salary: £12.71 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 About the Role We are looking for a practical, reliable, and hands-on Facilities Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will help maintain our premises, support day-to-day facilities operations, and ensure the workplace remains safe, tidy, and well organised. The ideal candidate will enjoy practical tasks, take pride in their work, and be happy to turn their hand to a wide range of maintenance and support duties. Key Responsibilities Carry out general DIY and maintenance tasks around the site. Install shelves, noticeboards, posters, signs, and other fixtures as required. Assist with basic repairs and upkeep of offices, warehouses, and communal areas. Collect, sort, and manage recycling and waste in line with company procedures. Move furniture, equipment, and materials when required. Carry out routine...

Assistant Facilities Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: West End, London Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Competitive + Benefits We're seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Facilities Manager to join the on-site management team of a landmark, trophy commercial property in London's West End. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience on a high-profile, best-in-class asset, working alongside an experienced Facilities Manager to deliver an outstanding occupier experience. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in commercial property management within a premium environment where service excellence, sustainability and operational performance are at the heart of everything we do. The Role As Assistant Facilities Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of the building, supporting the delivery of exceptional FM services while ensuring compliance, health & safety and customer...

Workspaces Lead (Safety, Health & Assurance) Sheffield £34,339 per annum 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (37 hours per week) Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 at midnight Interview Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Workspaces Lead (Maternity Cover) to join our Safety, Health, Assurance and Workspaces team at South Yorkshire Housing Association, based within the Sheffield City Centre. The role is an important part of the head office day-to-day operations delivering maintenance, services, and management of the Workspaces Team. We’re looking for someone with experience within facilities and thrives to continuously improve the quality of compliances and safety regulations providing the best environment for all our people to work. Our wider benefits: * Salary – 4B/C £34,339 annum * Working hours – 37 hrs per week * Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an...

Assistant Quality Manager About the Role We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quality Manager to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality works across a major highways maintenance contract. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in monitoring workmanship, carrying out site inspections, maintaining accurate quality records, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in highways, construction, or infrastructure who has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about delivering quality. The role will involve regular travel to site locations, working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and industry standards. What You'll Be Doing * Carry out quality inspections on both completed and live works across the contract. * Visit operational sites to ensure works are...

Role Overview The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of highway maintenance and transport infrastructure projects. The role will involve leading projects from design through to delivery, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring successful outcomes aligned with time, budget, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver highway maintenance and infrastructure projects from inception to completion * Manage project lifecycle including design, procurement, and delivery * Oversee and manage external consultants and contractors, ensuring performance and accountability * Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and risk registers * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards * Prepare technical reports and updates for senior stakeholders and programme boards * Engage with key stakeholders including elected members, parish councils, and local...

Pay: £15.38 per hour (equivalent to approximately £30,000 per annum) Contract: Full Time \| Temporary to Permanent \(3 months\) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Work Pattern: Site Based Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for a Site Stores Assistant to join a busy operational team at a modern industrial facility in North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with stores, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where organisation, accuracy and teamwork are essential. You'll play a key role in ensuring engineering and operational teams have the parts, tools and materials they need to keep the site operating safely and efficiently. ### Key Responsibilities Receive, check and book in deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes. Inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality and damage, reporting any discrepancies. Store materials, spare parts and equipment safely with correct labelling and stock locations....

Monarch Education is working with a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Birmingham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit experienced School Caretakers for a variety of opportunities. Please note: we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have previous experience working within a UK school environment. To be considered, you must have: Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Facilities Assistant or Site Manager within a UK school Experience opening and closing school sites Experience carrying out maintenance, health and safety checks and site security duties Good practical maintenance and DIY skills A proactive and reliable approach to site managementWorking patterns can vary depending on the school's requirements and may include: Full-time positions Split shifts Early morning site opening duties Afternoon and evening site closure duties Monday to Friday working patterns Long-term and permanent...

Fresh Horticultural Careers is recruiting Landscape Assistants to support soft and hard landscaping projects across London. Please note: These are landscaping and horticultural roles only. Applicants should have previous experience working in landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticulture. Duties include: * Assisting with soft and hard landscaping projects * Planting trees, shrubs and hedging * Assisting with the installation of paving, edging and other landscape features * Loading, unloading and moving plants, materials and equipment around site * Carrying out general site duties to support landscaping teams Requirements: * Valid CSCS or ROLO card (Prefered but not essential) * Previous landscaping, gardening or grounds maintenance experience * Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions * Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team If you have experience in landscaping, horticulture or grounds maintenance and hold a valid CSCS or ROLO card,...

Engineering Workshop Assistant £13.00 per hour | Temp to Perm | Engineering Career Progression | Early Finish Every Friday Location: Stockport Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm | Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm Looking to build your engineering career as a Workshop Assistant? Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly respected precision sheet metal engineering company based in Stockport. We are looking for a motivated Engineering Workshop Assistant to join a busy engineering workshop. This Workshop Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone with previous experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment who is looking to develop their skills and progress into a long-term engineering career. Working alongside experienced engineers, this Workshop Assistant role offers hands-on training, exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and genuine opportunities for career progression. The Role As an...

Property Operations Manager 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | competitive day rate Home based with occasional site meetings across the region- Worcester/Gloucestershire/West midlands Are you an experienced senior property professional with a passion for building strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional housing services? A national housing association are recruiting an experienced Property Operations Manager to join a leading housing provider on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of responsive repairs, planned investment, major works, voids and estate services while developing long-term, high-performing contractor partnerships. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Director of Responsive Repairs & Capital Investment, you will provide operational leadership across a regional portfolio, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with...

9 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Location: St Albans Salary: Up £33,000 / £34,000 per annum DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm The Opportunity Our client, a well established and highly respected organisation based in St Albans, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a 9 month maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day financial management of the business, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the finance function operates efficiently and accurately. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a varied role with responsibility across all areas of finance. Key Responsibilities ·Supporting the Head of Finance with the day to day running of the finance function ·Updating financial spreadsheets and maintaining accurate financial records ·Preparing monthly management reports and...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the search for a Planning Performance Manager to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract.   The role is will require you to provide strategic advice to the Assistant Director of Planning and to the planning and building control services on continuous development and improvement.   Main Areas of Responsibility: 1.Work with and represent the Assistant Director - Planning and the Head of Development Management on financial and budgetary management, performance improvement, monitoring and marketing 2.To be responsible for local and national performance monitoring and the maintenance, provision and analysis of data 3.To be the guardian and driver of customer satisfaction for the planning and building control services and oversee complaint and FOI/EIR responses 4.To work with the corporate Transformation Team, Assistant Director - Planning, the Head of Development Management, Manager and Team...

ob Description: Support Assistant Responsible To: Service Manager/Team Leader or other Manager as designated by the company Short Description: The Support Assistant is responsible for delivering Service User centred support in accordance with management direction and in compliance with company processes and procedures. Summary of Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate depending on experience * 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time hours) * Full time and part time shifts available * Company Pension Scheme Mileage paid for business use * Car business insurance paid * Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS paid * Paid training – mandatory and care certificates Specific Duties: The Support Assistant will be specifically responsible for: * Supporting the Manager, Team Leader and Senior Staff in day to day operations of supported housing unit(s) * Maximisation of SU interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders; and implementation of each SUs...

Job Title: Chemistry Analyst Location: Slough Pay Range/details: £13.60 per hour (Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:00) Contract Type: Temporary Omega has an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UKs leading chemical and microbiological testing companies with exciting growth plans. Working within a team of highly skilled and trained scientists, based in a UKAS accredited laboratory, the right candidate will be responsible for assisting Lab operations with a strong focus on Water Testing Services. Key Responsibilities – Chemistry Analyst To process water samples and read results Assistance in the day-to-day management of the laboratory Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard and in a timely manner Receive samples from customers and process in a timely manner Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that paperwork is kept in...

Facilities Assistant Location: Uxbridge Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and friendly operations team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone who is proactive, organised, physically fit, and enjoys a varied workload. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the facility, supporting office operations, handling deliveries, assisting with events, and carrying out general facilities duties. Key Responsibilities Events & Marketing Support Scanning and labelling products for large events. Assisting with the setup and take down of event pods. Accompanying team members to the warehouse for item collections and deliveries. Loading pallets and shrink-wrapping goods. Assisting with bi-annual marketing stock counts. Supporting ad hoc event and marketing activities as required....