Facilities and Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Our client, based near Saffron Walden, is looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Assistant to join their family business. The Facilities and Maintenance Assistant will be supporting operations across a number of sites. This is a full-time role which has a two week rota, working every other weekend.

The ideal candidate will be competent in basic carpentry and plumbing, as well as in general handyman-style maintenance. Many of the builds on the properties are made from rustic wood and so a creative flair is desirable.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing property readiness checks prior to guest arrivals
• Maintaining and preparing hot tubs and pools to hygiene standards
• Completing minor repairs, damage reports, and general upkeep
• Mowing lawns and providing basic garden maintenance
• Responding to occasional out-of-hours maintenance issues
• Assisting with minor repairs, painting, and basic carpentry or metalwork
• Supporting the engineering team with routine tasks (mechanical/electrical)
• Conducting site checks (fences, paths, signage) to maintain safety and presentation
• Carrying out seasonal duties (e.g. gritting, watering, leaf clearance)
• Maintaining grounds, including lawn mowing and hedge trimming
• Storing tools and equipment correctly and reporting any issues

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:

• A reliable, adaptable individual with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Confident managing time across two sites and adjusting to seasonal needs
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks
• Confident user of IT
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Basic carpentry and plumbing knowledge and experience
• General maintenance knowledge and experience.