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