Caretaker

• Location: Outskirts of Bury St Edmunds
• Job Type: Temporary (4 weeks, may be longer)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm
• Hourly Rate: £11.93

We are seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our clients facilities team on a temporary basis. The role involves carrying out maintenance and minor repairs, ensuring all areas are clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards. This position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs in office areas and external grounds.
• Collaborate with the facilities team to address issues identified through daily audits or reported incidents.
• Conduct basic checks and maintain health and safety records.
• Interact with approved contractors visiting the site.
• Ensure all heating, lighting, and alarm systems are operational.
• Manage site stock levels, including unloading and distributing consumables and stationery supplies.
• Reconfigure furniture for meetings and conference rooms as needed.
• Replenish janitorial and vending supplies.
• Undertake ad hoc/emergency cleaning tasks.
• Work from height using steps or small ladders when necessary.
• Perform some driving duties, including cleaning and refuelling vehicles and equipment.
• Stay current with all required SHEQ training and risk reporting.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the business.

• Clean driving license.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance or a similar role.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Adaptability to handle various situations in a calm and collected manner.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
• Potential for the role to be extended beyond the initial 4-week period.

To apply for the Maintenance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.