Handyman

Posting date:	13 January 2026
Salary:	£27,000 to £28,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 January 2026
Location:	Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HH
Company:	Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	GW BB MA_1768322837

Summary

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: Large Commercial Building
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package

Job Purpose

This client is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of a large commercial building. Working within the response maintenance team, the role involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance while providing a professional, customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and inspection of building services, fabric, fixtures, and fittings

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and training

• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdown requests

• Assist with minor installation, upgrade, and adaptation works

• Support fault finding on malfunctioning equipment in a safe and logical manner

• Operate tools and access equipment safely in line with H&S requirements

• Ensure correct use of PPE and adherence to health, safety, and infection control procedures

• Maintain accurate job records and complete required paperwork

• Liaise with building users to minimise disruption

• Work flexibly with colleagues and contractors

• Undertake training and on-site risk assessments as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a general maintenance environment

• Experience in a customer-facing role

• Experience in a healthcare or complex environment (desirable)

• Knowledge of mechanical systems (DHW, LPHW, CHW) (desirable)

• Basic electrical knowledge or qualifications (desirable)

• Experience using CAFM systems (desirable)