Maintenance Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Permanent
- pension, overtime, training
- £25,000 to £29,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Randstad are looking for a reliable and proactive Maintenance Assistant to join the facilities team at a prestigious site in Newcastle. This is a permanent, full-time role with a rota-based shift pattern (earliest start 6:00am, latest finish 10:00pm) including occasional weekend work on rotation.
The Package:
Competitive salary of up to £29,000 per annum (Opportunity to earn up to £35,000 with Overtime)
Full-time and permanent
40 hours, shifts between 6am - 10pm
Overtime opportunities
Generous pension scheme Key Responsibilities:
Perform general maintenance tasks (basic plumbing, electrical, and fabric repairs)
Carry out regular inspections and servicing of emergency systems (e.g. lighting, alarms, water hygiene)
Identify and report faults or hazards, lock and unlock buildings at scheduled times and conduct routine security checks to ensure site safety
Assist with room setups for events and activities
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site
Carry out basic grounds maintenance (e.g. litter picking, outdoor upkeep)
Respond promptly to alarms and urgent maintenance issuesKey Requirements:
Previous experience in a maintenance assistant, care taking, facilities, or maintenance role
Basic skills in general maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and building fabric repairs
Good understanding of health and safety practices in a school or similar environment
Ability to carry out physical tasks such as lifting, moving furniture, and basic outdoor work
Reliable and flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamInterested? Apply today with an updated CV
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
The Package:
Competitive salary of up to £29,000 per annum (Opportunity to earn up to £35,000 with Overtime)
Full-time and permanent
40 hours, shifts between 6am - 10pm
Overtime opportunities
Generous pension scheme Key Responsibilities:
Perform general maintenance tasks (basic plumbing, electrical, and fabric repairs)
Carry out regular inspections and servicing of emergency systems (e.g. lighting, alarms, water hygiene)
Identify and report faults or hazards, lock and unlock buildings at scheduled times and conduct routine security checks to ensure site safety
Assist with room setups for events and activities
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness across the site
Carry out basic grounds maintenance (e.g. litter picking, outdoor upkeep)
Respond promptly to alarms and urgent maintenance issuesKey Requirements:
Previous experience in a maintenance assistant, care taking, facilities, or maintenance role
Basic skills in general maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and building fabric repairs
Good understanding of health and safety practices in a school or similar environment
Ability to carry out physical tasks such as lifting, moving furniture, and basic outdoor work
Reliable and flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamInterested? Apply today with an updated CV
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business