Caretaker
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.
Day to Day of the role:- 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.
Reference: 53097684
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