Maintenance/Premises Assistant Full Time Permanent NEW

• Position: Maintenance/Premises Assistant
• Salary: £28,200 per annum plus very good all round company benefits, including free lunches and an excellent pension scheme. This role is subject to DBS clearance. Salary is subject to possible increase in September 2025
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00-17:00, 42.5 hours per week, overtime available
• Role based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. Due to rural and unique workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking on site for all staff.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our professional, reputable and friendly client as they seek to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance/Premises Assistant to join their team within their site on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. The role is based upon 42.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 0800-1700 with overtime available.

Purpose of the role:

This is a key position and a very exciting time to be joining this busy, growing education setting. The role demands flexibility and attention to detail together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. The Maintenance/Premises Assistant role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and requires a close working relationship with the Head of Maintenance, Head of Facilities, and other members of the Estates team.

Duties will include:

To report to and liaise with the Head of Maintenance regarding all issues that relate to the maintenance and administration of the estate.

To assist with preventative maintenance. To review and negotiate with subcontractors, coordinate repairs and perform compliance tests

To order parts, chemicals and stock in accordance with the budget and purchasing procedures.

To maintain and ensure compliance with all the appropriate health and safety regulations. To undertake regular checks on a systematic basis and in particular:

• Weekly Legionella flush
• Monthly carbon-monoxide checks
• Monthly window safety checks
• Monthly Blind Cleat safety check
• Monthly Smoke Alarm Battery check
• Monthly Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blanket checks
• Assist the groundsman with gardening duties all the year round and maintenance of the grounds including mowing and marking pitches
• Perform carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing and minor electrical work as may be required.
• To be Out of hours duty phone holder on a rota basis to be agreed – additional payment is given for this.
• Assist with snow clearing, de-icing and other hazards that may arise
• Working with other members of the team in a co-operative and helpful manner.

Competencies, knowledge and skills required

• Excellent maintenance / trade skills
• Full, clean driving licence
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and safety
• The ability to work independently, yet as part of the team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very friendly, unique and welcoming setting.

For more information regarding this new Maintenance/Premises Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.