Full job descriptionMaintenance Assistant - Multi SkilledLocation: Witham
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts:
*05:15 - 14:00
*14:00 - 22:30
Benefits*5% Employee / 5% Employer Pension Contribution
*24 days annual leave (rising to 25 with service) plus Bank Holidays
*Life Assurance - 3x Salary
*Group Income Protection - 50% salary for up to 5 years (26-week deferred period)
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Techscheme (White Goods)
*Discount & Perks Platform
*Gym Membership Discounts
*Learning & Development Support
About the RoleWe are looking for a reliable and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our client’s facilities team in Witham. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in maintaining the site, buildings and equipment, ensuring operations run safely and efficiently while minimising downtime.
Working across a rotating early and late shift pattern, you’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general site maintenance, supporting both production and the wider business.
Key Responsibilities*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
*Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve building and equipment faults quickly and effectively.
*Complete routine repairs, servicing and equipment upgrades to minimise downtime.
*Conduct regular inspections of buildings, facilities and equipment, identifying and reporting any defects.
*Open and secure the site as required by shift patterns.
*Support general site maintenance including:*Painting and decorating
*Basic carpentry
*Minor plumbing repairs
*General building repairs
*Soft landscaping and external upkeep

*Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs and reports.
*Ensure the site remains clean, safe and compliant with Health & Safety regulations.
*Assist with small site improvement projects and contractor supervision where required.
Essential Requirements*Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, building services or multi-skilled maintenance role, or demonstrable practical maintenance skills.
*Good knowledge of general building maintenance
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
*Good communication and organisational skills.
*Computer literate and able to maintain maintenance records.
*Full UK Driving Licence.
*Flexible approach to work and rotating shift patterns.
Desirable Skills & ExperienceExperience in any of the following would be advantageous, but training can be provided:
*Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
*Heating and plumbing
*HVAC systems
*Welding
*Carpentry
*Painting and decorating
*Soft landscaping
*Forklift licence
*First Aid certification
*Experience working across multiple trades or industries
What We’re Looking ForYou’ll be someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can respond calmly to unexpected maintenance issues. You’ll be proactive, dependable and enjoy working as part of a team while also being confident managing tasks independently.
You’ll also be:
*Flexible, reliable and self-motivated.
*Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
*Eager to learn new skills and develop professionally.
*Available to work rotating early and late shifts.
*Willing to work occasional Saturday overtime to support production requirements (this is not expected every weekend).
Please NoteDue to the shift pattern, if you do not live in central Witham, you will need your own transport, as public transport does not operate to the site during the required working hours.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
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