915 Facilities Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

Facilities Maintenance & Driver
Location: East London (Multi-site)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
 

About Us
Treehouse Nursery Schools have been shaping early years children for 34 years. With multiple Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ ratings, UNICEF Rights Respecting accreditation, and four settings across North East London (including our new Froebel-inspired Wondergarten), we’re proud of the spaces we’ve created – and now we need someone to help us maintain them.

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Facilities Maintenance professional with a clean driving licence to help keep our nurseries safe, well-presented, and in excellent working order.

What You'll Do
You’ll be responsible for carrying out day-to-day repairs, minor improvements, and planned maintenance across all Treehouse sites. Your duties will include:

• Fixing and replacing doors, locks, intercoms, and fittings
li>Minor plumbing and electrical repairs (e.g., leaks, lighting, boiler checks)
• General DIY including painting, assembling furniture, and maintaining resources
• Garden and outdoor maintenance including fences, play structures, and seasonal tasks
• Supporting site safety and carrying out hazard checks, fire warden recommendations, and reporting
• Travelling between sites to respond to urgent maintenance requests

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

< i>Proven experience in maintenance, caretaking, or similar roles
• Good all-round handyperson skills (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrics)
• Clean driving licence (D1 category desirable)
• Understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, and safeguarding expectations
• Ability to work independently and prioritise urgent tasks
• Strong communication and basic IT skills for logging tasks

Desirable:

• Experience working in schools or nursery settings
• Awareness of EYFS environments
• Health & Safety or Facilities Management training (e.g., IOSH)
• First Aid or Fire Marshal certification

What We Offer

• £30,000 salary
li>29 days holiday (including birthday leave), plus 3 additional paid days over the Christmas closure
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training tailored to your role
• Employer Pension Contribution
• A varied, rewarding job with purpose and community impact

Apply Now
We are reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email explaining why you’re a good fit for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

Treehouse Nursery Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough safer recruitment checks.

Facilities MaintenanceTechnician

Location: Southall

Highly successful food manufacturing business

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility required)

Join a highly successful and secure business in the food manufacturing industry as a Facilities Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a well-established and supportive team.

As a Facilities Technician, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of the building and infrastructure. You'll carry out general maintenance tasks across the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and light repair work
• Install items such as cabinets, desks, and undertake light carpentry
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and basic electrical repairs
• Painting, decorating, and pest-proofing the facility
• Conduct weekly fire door inspections and fire alarm testing
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete work to deadlines
• Participate in regular operations meetings to report on maintenance activities and performance
• Oversee contractor work as per company policies

We're looking for someone with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a background in facilities or maintenance-ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• IPAF certified (working at height)
• SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained
• Proficient in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical installations

• Job Security - Join a thriving and stable business
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday hours
• Career Growth - Opportunities for development in a dynamic industry
• Competitive Salary

Interested?
Apply today and take the next step in your facilities and maintenance career with a successful and supportive employer.

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

A world class, global manufacturing company, who are at the forefront of technology, are currently looking for Facilities Maintenance Technicians to join their team on a shift basis of 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off, rotating days and nights (fortnightly). With the delivery of vital facilities maintenance services across the site being a predominant part of this active position, the manufacturing department and other support divisions rely on facilities maintenance operations. So it is imperative that you capable of carrying out responsibilities and tasks in a streamlined and effective way.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to carry out fault finding and rectify on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
li>To perform and record both planned preventative maintenance and unplanned maintenance on facilities plant and equipment li>Routine monitoring of facilities systems
• Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively drive improvements

Experience and Skills: 

li>ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or time served apprenticeship with formal craft qualification (3+ years)
• Electrical/Mechanical fault finding & repairs
• Strong engineering background with methodical approach to problem solving
• Experience of plant and equipment commissioning and decommissioning
• Understanding of a cleanroom principles (desirable) 

Extra info & Benefits:

li>Shift work - days and nights rotating fortnightly, 4 or 3 day weeks (rotating weekly)
• Pension contribution
• Medical cover 
li>Life assurance - 4 x salary
• Funded development & training
• Plus more

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then please apply for immediate consideration.

A reputable and well-established company based in Basildon is seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative to support the ongoing upkeep, compliance, and day-to-day maintenance of its premises. This hands-on role is ideal for someone experienced in general building maintenance who takes pride in creating a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and general repairs across multiple premises
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in outdoor and perimeter areas
• Support with internal cleaning and hygiene-related duties
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors performing on-site maintenance tasks
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards
• Keep accurate records and perform basic IT-based reporting related to maintenance activities

Essential:

• Prior experience in a Facilities or Building Maintenance role
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics, carpentry, and general repair tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with manual handling, working at height, and in confined spaces
• Basic IT literacy for documentation and reporting

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Plan (Family Members Included)
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Death in Service Paid up to 4x Salary

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 40 Hours a Week

We are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our client on a fixed-term contract based in the HU12 area. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in plumbing and joinery to contribute to a busy and supportive team.

• Competitive hourly rate (£16.00 – £19.00 per hour)

• Weekly pay plus holiday pay

• Friendly and professional working environment

• Premium rate overtime

• Carrying out general maintenance and repair work across the site

• Plumbing and joinery tasks as required

• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in a timely manner

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Proven experience in plumbing and joinery (essential)

• Own tools preferred but not essential

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• No electrical work required for this role

If you’re a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician with the right experience and you're available to start right away, we’d love to hear from you!

Our client is a leading apparel distribution business based in Deeside. They are looking for a Facilities Technician to work within a team to carry out maintenance activities for the upkeep of buildings, equipment and vehicles.

Key duties:

• Follow maintenance schedules as outlined and make repairs and adjustments
li>Troubleshoot by consulting blueprints, schematics, and other sources as necessary
• Respond to company's maintenance emergency needs and emergency calls for maintenance
• Reduce/minimize machine downtime to achieve performance measures
• Perform troubleshooting to solve minor repair issues
• Report breakdowns for FLT fleet, including the new VOR process, liaise with Jungheinrich to ensure all servicing is carried out as per service schedule.
• Maintain key records for site compliance such as Waste consignment notes.
• Carry out Racking inspections as per SESS training.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot
• Ideally experience working with Conveyor Belts, PLC's and Hydraulic and Pneumatics however this is not essential
• Ability to lift heavy loads, physical agility, manual dexterity,
• Experience in maintenance is required,
• A mechanical engineering qualification is preferred
• Someone with previous experience within car mechanics will also be considered

Facilities MaintenanceTechnician

Location: Southall

Highly successful food manufacturing business

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility required)

Join a highly successful and secure business in the food manufacturing industry as a Facilities Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a well-established and supportive team.

As a Facilities Technician, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of the building and infrastructure. You'll carry out general maintenance tasks across the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and light repair work
• Install items such as cabinets, desks, and undertake light carpentry
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and basic electrical repairs
• Painting, decorating, and pest-proofing the facility
• Conduct weekly fire door inspections and fire alarm testing
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete work to deadlines
• Participate in regular operations meetings to report on maintenance activities and performance
• Oversee contractor work as per company policies

We're looking for someone with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a background in facilities or maintenance-ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• IPAF certified (working at height)
• SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained
• Proficient in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical installations

• Job Security - Join a thriving and stable business
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday hours
• Career Growth - Opportunities for development in a dynamic industry
• Competitive Salary

Interested?
Apply today and take the next step in your facilities and maintenance career with a successful and supportive employer.

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

A reputable and well-established company based in Basildon is seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative to support the ongoing upkeep, compliance, and day-to-day maintenance of its premises. This hands-on role is ideal for someone experienced in general building maintenance who takes pride in creating a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and general repairs across multiple premises
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in outdoor and perimeter areas
• Support with internal cleaning and hygiene-related duties
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors performing on-site maintenance tasks
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards
• Keep accurate records and perform basic IT-based reporting related to maintenance activities

Essential:

• Prior experience in a Facilities or Building Maintenance role
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics, carpentry, and general repair tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with manual handling, working at height, and in confined spaces
• Basic IT literacy for documentation and reporting

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days total)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Plan (Family Members Included)
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Death in Service Paid up to 4x Salary

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 40 Hours a Week

A world class, global manufacturing company, who are at the forefront of technology, are currently looking for Facilities Maintenance Technicians to join their team on a shift basis of 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off, rotating days and nights (fortnightly). With the delivery of vital facilities maintenance services across the site being a predominant part of this active position, the manufacturing department and other support divisions rely on facilities maintenance operations. So it is imperative that you capable of carrying out responsibilities and tasks in a streamlined and effective way.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to carry out fault finding and rectify on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
li>To perform and record both planned preventative maintenance and unplanned maintenance on facilities plant and equipment li>Routine monitoring of facilities systems
• Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively drive improvements

Experience and Skills: 

li>ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or time served apprenticeship with formal craft qualification (3+ years)
• Electrical/Mechanical fault finding & repairs
• Strong engineering background with methodical approach to problem solving
• Experience of plant and equipment commissioning and decommissioning
• Understanding of a cleanroom principles (desirable) 

Extra info & Benefits:

li>Shift work - days and nights rotating fortnightly, 4 or 3 day weeks (rotating weekly)
• Pension contribution
• Medical cover 
li>Life assurance - 4 x salary
• Funded development & training
• Plus more

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then please apply for immediate consideration.