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Job Role: Facilities Assistant
Location: Leicester, LE4
Shift: Day Shift - 18-20 Hours per week, flexible start and finish times + overtime available
Pay Rate: 12.32 per hour
Benefits:
Annual Bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Birthday day off
On-site car parking
Training and development opportunities
Company events
Our Client:
Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in the Leicester area.
They are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join the Maintenance team who is willing to learn and develop in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
The position is a versatile role that requires the successful candidate to be flexible and willing to adapt to various tasks carried out by the Maintenance department on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Maintenance Engineer with routine maintenance tasks.
- Carry out general handyman/caretaker duties, including: -
- General repairs (fixtures, fittings, furniture, shelving, doors, locks etc).
- Basic plumbing tasks (unblocking sinks, changing taps, leak repairs).
- Assisting with moving equipment, furniture and deliveries.
- Painting and decorating.
- Weeding and grounds maintenance.
- Keeping external areas tidy (car park, walkways, fencing).
- Use maintenance software (LIMBLE) to record and complete assigned tasks.
- Perform preventative maintenance where required.
- Assist with workshop and plan maintenance under guidance of the Maintenance Engineer.
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are always followed.
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.
Skills/Personal Attributes:
- Previous experience in a handyman, caretaker, facilities or maintenance role. (Essential)
- Practical skills across basic joinery, plumbing, painting and general repairs. (Essential)
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely. (Essential)
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to use own initiative and meet deadlines. (Essential)
- Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. (Essential)
- Be flexible, resilient and adaptable when responding to unexpected challenges and requests. (Essential)
- Display strong interpersonal skills, being a good communicator, both written and oral. (Essential)
- Flexible approach to working hours and tasks. (Essential)
- Hold a clean driving licence (Desirable)
Apply: To apply for the Facilities Assistant position, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch.
