Facilities Maintenance AssistantinBarnet inBarnetPUBLISHED TUE 11 FEB 2025

£26,000 to £28,000 a year PERMANENT

Ellern Mede Group rqyI3yg0

Stability of full-time employment with a 40-hour work week.

Opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Contributing to the safety and functionality of facilities, which enhances the overall environment for staff and patients.

Working as part of a supportive team under the supervision of a Facilities Manager.

Engagement in preventive maintenance, which helps you stay proactive and reduces emergency repairs.

Possibility to take on varied tasks including painting, decorating, and fire safety checks, making the job dynamic and interesting.

Gaining experience overseeing contractors, which can help in future career advancement.

Ellern Mede Group is seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Assistant for their location in Barnet. In this role, the assistant will support building operations by responding to daily maintenance requests and performing preventive maintenance under the supervision of the Facilities Manager. Key responsibilities include general building maintenance and repairs, painting and decorating, testing fire alarm systems, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The position also involves basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, as well as overseeing contractors for professional repairs.

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant will work a 40-hour week and may provide coverage for colleagues during absences. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This is an essential role focused on maintaining a safe and functional environment for the facilities.

Stability of full-time employment with a 40-hour work week.

Opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Contributing to the safety and functionality of facilities, which enhances the overall environment for staff and patients.

Working as part of a supportive team under the supervision of a Facilities Manager.

Engagement in preventive maintenance, which helps you stay proactive and reduces emergency repairs.

Possibility to take on varied tasks including painting, decorating, and fire safety checks, making the job dynamic and interesting.

Gaining experience overseeing contractors, which can help in future career advancement.

Ellern Mede Ridgeway have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join the team and provide essential support in maintaining and managing building operations and infrastructure. Working under the supervision of a Facilities Manager, this role involves responding to daily maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring facilities remain safe and functional.

This role is full time, 40 hours per week.

Undertake general building maintenance & repairs throughout our buildings

Adhere to all company policies & procedures, particularly to health & safety.

To carry out painting and decorating of the premises

Test the fire alarm system and log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights as specified in Company procedures

Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures

Basis knowledge in electrical, plumbing, carpentry

Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary

Provide cover for colleagues in times of absence and on call assistance

Any other duties as and when required.