Estates Maintenance Assistance
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Are you the kind of person who takes pride in keeping things running when others can't?
Do you thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same-and where your expertise genuinely keeps a business moving?
We're looking for a proactive, reliable and solutions-driven Estates Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a brand-new role, giving you the opportunity to make your mark, build structure, and become a key part of how our site operates day to day.
Job Description:
- Lead and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all machinery and equipment
- Handle reactive breakdowns quickly and effectively-minimising downtime
- Carry out hands-on maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, joinery, painting and repairs
- Keep accurate maintenance, compliance and contractor records
- Manage and oversee external contractors on site
- Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks
- Play a key role in health & safety, fire systems and emergency procedures
- Support site security including key holding, CCTV monitoring and locking/unlocking
- Maintain site standards through waste management, cleaning coordination and grounds upkeep
- Assist with planning future works and improvements alongside the Estates Manager
- This role includes occasional out-of-hours callouts and weekend work-but in return, you'll have real autonomy and variety.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
- 3+ years in maintenance or facilities (ideally engineering/manufacturing)
- Strong experience with PPM systems
- Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and H&S regulations
- Practical hands-on skills with tools, repairs, and general maintenance
- Basic plumbing & joinery experience
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- A proactive, resilient, "get it done" attitude
- FLT licence or experience with site equipment (cranes, lifts, etc.)
- IOSH / NEBOSH or other H&S qualifications
- First Aid training
Additional Details:
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension & death in service cover
- Healthcare, wellbeing & EAP support
- On-site parking + EV charging & salary sacrifice scheme
- Excellent on-site facilities with refreshments provided
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.