196 Maintenance Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

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Job Title:   Maintenance Assistant
Location:   Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary:       £12.50 per hour
Hours:       25 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: October 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the dedicated team at Higford School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support our on-site Facilities Team. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for our pupils and staff.

This role involves both planned and reactive maintenance and contributes directly to the smooth running of the school. You’ll support site safety, compliance with health and safety standards, and help maintain a professional and welcoming environment for everyone on site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out general repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment across the school site
• Conducting regular site checks and ensuring compliance with planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Supporting fire drills, alarm testing, and other health and safety procedures
• Maintaining external areas, ensuring they are safe and clear
• Liaising effectively with contractors and suppliers
• Using, maintaining, and storing tools and chemicals safely in line with COSHH regulations
• Contributing to risk assessments and promoting a culture of safety

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a trade or maintenance role
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, discreet, and resilient

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in an education or care setting
• First Aid qualification
• Understanding of safe working practices

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in their environment, and wants to make a real difference to the daily running of a school supporting autistic children.

About Us

Options Higford is a specialist school set in 28 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside. We provide a high quality, holistic education for up to 60 autistic students who also have associated behavioural needs. Class groups have five students in with at least 1:1 staffing. We provide personalised curriculums for each student based on their individual needs and aim to support them to make progress academically, socially, with skills for life, regulating their emotions and accessing the community.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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GROUNDS & GARDENS/MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Carbon60 is looking to recruit a Grounds & Gardens/Maintenance Assistant.

ROLE: Grounds & Gardens/Maintenance Assistant

PAY RATE: £25500 included Saturday working

HOURS: Full-time, including Saturday

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary Contract

LOCATION: Smethwick, B66

THE ROLE:

Qualifications or Required Experience:

(E): Essential Requirements (D): Desirable Requirement

Experience

• Previously worked within a maintenance environment. (E)

• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (D)

• The ideal candidate will be friendly, diligent, with excellent time keeping. Possess strong practical skills and knowledge of civil, grounds & gardens maintenance (E)

• Experience of using and maintaining a large variety of Gardening & building tools, maintenance tools and light/ heavy machinery, along with good building knowledge and skills. (E)

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

• Desire to progress and expand knowledge to gain relevant qualifications and experience (D)

Education/Qualification

• Recognised qualification in relevant discipline. (D)

• GCSE / O Level Mathematics and English or equivalent. (E)

Personal Qualities

• Good communication and customer care skills. (E)

• Proactive approach to problem solving. (E)

• Capable of working within minimum supervision. (D)

• Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others. (E)

• Flexible and willing. (E)

• Prepared to work a flexible shift system including nights. (E)

• Prepared to travel to other sites within the Company. (E)

Competencies:

Collaborating- Works well with others: Individual Contributor

Commercial- Adds value: Individual Contributor

Contributing- Contributes ideas: Individual Contributor

Delivering- Does a great job: Individual Contributor

Finance- Cost conscious: Individual Contributor

Planning-Thinks ahead:Individual Contributor

A maintenance assistant and Champneys forms part of the team that is a responsible for maintaining our hotels to a high standard, ensuring they are consistently safe and are elegant in presentation both inside and out.

You maybe skilled in domestic fixings, these are great skills that you can apply to our hotel bedrooms and guest areas.

Some duties of a Maintenance Assistant include:

• Using your keen eye for detail identify areas or items for repair and ensure they fixed and back in service.
• Maintain our fixtures, fittings and property, some fixes or maintenance might be new to you, where it is full training will be provided.
• Working alongside other areas conduct comprehensive walk rounds and identify areas for planned maintenance.
• We care for our environment; you will support our Environmental Champions and ensure that we environmentally aware.

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• • Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
• 50% discount on all Champneys products.
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
• Introduce a friend incentive.
• Long Service celebrations.
• Free parking (Hotels and Resorts only).
• Professional Uniform.

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP
OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING
AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

About The Role
As a Maintenance assistant with The Bamford Collection, you will play a key role in ensuring our properties maintain their luxury appearance and impeccable standards. You will be responsible for working across multiple sites, consisting of our farm site and pubs in the Cotswolds, each offering its unique charm and requiring the highest level of attention to detail.

Your work will contribute to the overall aesthetic and quality of our collection, ensuring that every space reflects the elegance and sophistication that The Bamford Collection is known for.

SALARY:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

HOURS:
Full Time 6am - 3pm (weekend Flexibility is key)

Responsibilities

• Carry out Maintenance, painting, decorating, and minor repairs across various properties within the collection.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Manage time efficiently to complete tasks across multiple sites.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and complete tasks efficiently and with minimal disruption to property occupants.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

Skills You Will Bring

• Hands-on technical skills – Proficiency in basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
• Problem-solving abilities – Quick and efficient diagnosis of issues with a practical, solution-focused mindset
• Time management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload across multiple sites, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail – Ensuring all maintenance work is completed to high standards, preserving both function and aesthetics
• Physical fitness and stamina – Capable of handling physically demanding tasks, including lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods
• Health & safety awareness – Strong understanding of regulations and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for staff and guests

Perks & Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.

Maintenance Assistant

Band 3

Permanent

37.5 Hours per week

We need a maintenance assistant to join our team to help keep our hospital environment safe, operational by supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors – day in day out, it's a blend of planned maintenance coupled with emergency repairs and everything in between.

As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our hospitals remain safe, functional, and comfortable for patients, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

Planned Maintenance: Executing a range of planned maintenance tasks to keep our buildings and external environments safe and in good order.

Safety First: Prioritising safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards to create a secure environment.

Exceptional Service: Delivering outstanding customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests and collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Flexible Support: Adapting to changing priorities and working flexibly to support our clinical teams and patient care.

Main duties of the job

To undertake, without supervision a variety of tasks which would include: -

External grounds inspections

Repair and replacement external paviours and kerbs

Casting of concrete slabs

General site labouring

Dismantling and installation of hospital equipment and street furniture.

Road repairs

General building repairs

Patch plastering

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers

As an Estates Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our hospitals remain safe, functional, and comfortable for patients, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

Planned Maintenance: Executing a range of planned maintenance tasks to keep our buildings and external environments safe and in good order.

Safety First: Prioritising safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards to create a secure environment.

Exceptional Service: Delivering outstanding customer service by responding promptly to maintenance requests and collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Flexible Support: Adapting to changing priorities and working flexibly to support our clinical teams and patient care.

Main duties of the job

To undertake, without supervision a variety of tasks which would include: -

External grounds inspections

Repair and replacement external paviours and kerbs

Casting of concrete slabs

General site labouring

Dismantling and installation of hospital equipment and street furniture.

Road repairs

General building repairs

Patch plastering

Maintenance Assistant, £26,436.80 per annum (£2.71 per hour), 40 hours per week (5 days)

Are you the kind of person who can fix just about anything and will find joy in making sure things run smooth in our Hotels?

We are looking for someone who is able to tackle routine maintenance tasks, who has an eye for detail and can respond quickly to day to day issues that may arise to ensure that we put our guests and team member safety first.

You'll work closely with the maintenance team and other departments to deliver excellent customer service.

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure in the world of maintenance, where no problem is too big, and no wrench is too small.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 0 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 50.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 er month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.

Maintenance Assistant
£13.10 per hour plus company benefits
Part time - 16hrs per week

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One Of The UKs Best Companies To Work For

Mornington Court is a luxury 57 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in residential and dementia care and support.

The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager i.

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Maintenance Assistant
£13.10 per hour plus company benefits
Part time - 32hrs per week

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One of the UKs Best Companies To Work For

Abbotswood Court is a beautiful 60 bedded residential and dementia care home located in Romsey, near Southampton.

The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas within the home on .

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