Facilities Maintenance Assistant

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Full UK Driving Licence required

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities management and property services organisation delivering a wide range of maintenance and contract services across the South West. Due to continued demand, they are looking to appoint a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join their busy team in Exeter on a permanent basis.

This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with a practical mindset who enjoys working across different sites and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of buildings and facilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of general maintenance and facilities duties, including caretaking, cleaning, and basic building maintenance, in line with relevant guidance and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP).

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, both planned and reactive
• Visiting sites to complete compliance checks and remedial repairs
• Supervising on-site contractors during larger maintenance works
• General site maintenance duties, including cleaning and hygiene services when required
• Providing portering support as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Supporting the efficient and safe operation of facilities across multiple locations

About You

While full training and ongoing support will be provided, this role would suit someone with previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Experience carrying out minor repairs and general site maintenance
• A strong focus on customer service
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with members of the public
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a wider team

What’s on Offer

• £29,556.80 pro rata
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday working hours (no weekends)
• Ongoing training and development
• A stable role within a well-established organisation