Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant - 2 headcount!

Blackburn

£26,000 + Benefits

Brief:

Maintenance Assistant(s) needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Barnet who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded individual that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of completing Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive tasks, supporting technicians and following safety protocols.

The successful candidate must have willingness to learn and support various trades across the maintenance team. If you have gone through a Mechanical / Electrical apprenticeship and are looking to grow an organization that puts your training and development first, then this is the role for you.

Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years' service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the role will include:

• To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures and fittings. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
• Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by the help desk / supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
• Assist in Carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Assist in Carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety, manufacturers' guidelines and relevant training.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other colleagues and or contractor's staff
• Ensure liaison with Wards and Departments as required, ensuring there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn and maintain skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Carry out risk assessments on-site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
• Collaborate and co-operate with the partners and colleagues to deliver a customer focused service.
• Use initiative to make appropriate decisions, including when working out of hours.
• Diligently complete all required job cards and other work-related paperwork to the required standard whether electronic or hard copy.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with role.

What experience you need to be successful:

• Previously worked within a general maintenance environment.
• Previously worked within a healthcare environment (desirable)
• Have experience of computer-based task monitoring systems (CAFM) (desirable)
• Worked on Mechanical Systems, DHW, LPHW, CHW (desirable)
• Electrical qualifications (desirable)

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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