Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pension, annual holidays, training |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1LS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1438554_1756292391 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in Facilities Management? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our clients team in Darlington/Sedgefield.
The Package:
- Competitive salary between £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - 8.30 to 4.30
- Pool van for company use
- 33 days annual holidays (including bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks across the site, ensuring equipment and facilities are kept in good working order.
- Carrying out reactive maintenance and repairs as needed - including minor plumbing, joinery, painting, and general fabric work.
- Supporting the upkeep of interior and exterior building areas, including inspections and reporting of any issues.
- Assisting with contractor supervision and ensuring compliance with site policies and procedures.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing work logs and job sheets.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards.
Requirements:
- Participating in any site moves, equipment installations, or small project works as required
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
- Hands-on experience in a facilities, estates, or building maintenance environment
- A background as a Handyperson, Maintenance Operative or Fabric Engineer role
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery (Desired)
- A positive attitude and ability to work independently
- Good understanding of maintenance procedures
Interested? Apply today with an up-to-date CV!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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