Building Maintenance Assistant

Building Maintenance Assistant

plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical

Location Burton Latimer Northamptonshire

Salary 35k to 40k

Paid weekly

Temp to perm (12 week review )

40 hours per week

Full job description

We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team based on site in Burton Latimer.

This is a hands-on role supporting the safe, efficient day-to-day operation of the facility. You’ll carry out general maintenance, repairs, inspections, and site upkeep while ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, hygiene, and food safety are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out general building and site maintenance, including minor repairs to doors, floors, walls, fixtures, and fittings

* Complete basic plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical repair work

* Maintain non-production equipment and site services such as lighting, drainage, shelving, locks, and small tools

* Respond promptly to maintenance issues affecting safety, hygiene, or operations

* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections

* Report defects, repeat faults, and larger repair requirements to the maintenance supervisor

* Ensure all work is completed to a high standard

* Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times

* Follow strict food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, and health & safety procedures

* Use tools and materials safely, including correct storage and disposal

* Assist with contractor supervision, equipment moves, installations, and site improvement projects

* Complete maintenance logs, checklists, and job records

* Actively promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture on site

Skills and Experience

* Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or site services

* Basic skills in plumbing, joinery, mechanical repairs, or general maintenance

* Practical maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment

* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

* A proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach

* Ability to work independently while supporting a wider maintenance team

What we offer

* A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position

* An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees

* Career development within a successful and growing business

Please apply with you cv if you have plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed