Building Maintenance Assistant

CV-LibraryBurton Latimer, North NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 26 June 2026
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Building Maintenance Assistant

plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical

Location Burton Latimer Northamptonshire

Salary 35k to 40k

Paid weekly

Temp to perm (12 week review )

40 hours per week

Full job description

We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team based on site in Burton Latimer.

This is a hands-on role supporting the safe, efficient day-to-day operation of the facility. You’ll carry out general maintenance, repairs, inspections, and site upkeep while ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, hygiene, and food safety are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out general building and site maintenance, including minor repairs to doors, floors, walls, fixtures, and fittings

* Complete basic plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical repair work

* Maintain non-production equipment and site services such as lighting, drainage, shelving, locks, and small tools

* Respond promptly to maintenance issues affecting safety, hygiene, or operations

* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections

* Report defects, repeat faults, and larger repair requirements to the maintenance supervisor

* Ensure all work is completed to a high standard

* Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe at all times

* Follow strict food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, and health & safety procedures

* Use tools and materials safely, including correct storage and disposal

* Assist with contractor supervision, equipment moves, installations, and site improvement projects

* Complete maintenance logs, checklists, and job records

* Actively promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture on site

Skills and Experience

* Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or site services

* Basic skills in plumbing, joinery, mechanical repairs, or general maintenance

* Practical maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment

* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

* A proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach

* Ability to work independently while supporting a wider maintenance team

What we offer

* A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position

* An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees

* Career development within a successful and growing business

Please apply with you cv if you have plumbing, joinery, painting, and mechanical experience

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