Maintenance/Facilities Assistant

Temporary role ongoing, minimum of six months

5 days per week in the office, 35 hours per week, must be flexible with hours

£35,000

Based Central London

Enhanced DBS clearance will be carried out for the chosen candidate 

My client is a children’s charity based in the West End of London.  They are seeking a maintenance/facilities assistant to work in their offices 5 days per week.  You will be responsible for overseeing the running of several sites and campus, ensuring hard facilities are managed and maintained. 

 

Maintenance/Facilities Assistant –

Our client is looking for a hands‑on, proactive Maintenance/Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Manager and help keep their buildings, grounds, and services running smoothly.

 

Duties:

• Support the Estates Manager with coordinating maintenance tasks
• Manage the Estates helpdesk/repair log
• Help maintain buildings, services, and grounds to a high standard
• Carry out basic repairs and emergency fixes, such as leaks, electrics and general DIY
• Oversee contractor access, security, and fire alarm systems
• Liaise with landlords, contractors, and cleaning teams
• Assist with planned maintenance, inspections, and health & safety compliance

 

What we’re looking for in a candidate:

• Interest and experience in gardening, mechanical systems, or buildings
• Ability to spot unsafe conditions
• Experience working with repair teams/contractors
• General repair and basic maintenance abilities
• Security awareness (desirable)
• Team‑focused, reliable, organised, and flexible