Facilities Assistant

Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Location:South East London

Pay rate/Salary: 31,000 - 31,200 per annum

Hours of Work: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (standard daytime hours)

Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

Regional Recruitment are hiring for a Facilities Assistant that is experienced in hands-on property maintenance and site refurbishment in Inner and outer South East London region. This is a residential healthcare environment, and you will be ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living space for residents across a local cluster of sites.

Duties of a Facilities Assistant In this role you will be working in the estates team to provide essential maintenance and refurbishment support. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out general repair and maintenance duties, including painting, decorating, and carpentry.
• Responding proactively to maintenance requests (plumbing, heating, and basic electrical troubleshooting).
• Managing the usage and storage of chemicals in strict accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Conducting regular safety checks, including fire alarm testing and water hygiene protocols.
• Supporting site improvements by assisting with the movement and installation of furniture and equipment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Practical maintenance trades (e.g., plumbing, electrics, heating, or general fabric repairs).
• Working independently to meet deadlines and high standards of workmanship.

Requirements:

• A full UK Driving License (essential for travel between sites in a company van).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH legislation.
• Experience working within a care, residential, or public-facing environment.

Benefits within the role:

• Free meals provided on every shift.
• Company van provided for all professional travel.
• Comprehensive learning and development programme.
• Paid DBS check and competitive pension scheme.

About the Client Our client is a reputable regional healthcare provider that is looking for a Facilities Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. You'll be joining an established estates team that specialises in high-standard site upkeep and the client space is a collection of welcoming, professionally managed residential homes.

Next Steps: Apply to this Facilities Assistant role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Aidan in our Commercial team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in Leicester. This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors.

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