Maintenance Assistant

We are committed to the Working in Partnership with ASDA and our mission is to provide them safe, compliant & well-maintained stores by exceeding their expectations - every day. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic 'Maintenance Assistants (Single Store Responsibility) & Multi-Site Maintenance Assistant (looking after up to 3 stores) to join our Facilities Management Team.

What you'll be doing:

Our Maintenance Assistant are responsible for carrying out minor general / fabric maintenance and business support tasks as well as PPM's and general reactive tasks across a number of stores.

Reporting to the Multi-Site Technician, suitable training will be given, as and when required, to achieve competency and the ability to complete the following tasks (not an inclusive list):

Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm call point tests / water temperature checks, shower spray head clean and chlorination etc.).

Carry out weekly store defrost programme

Minor building fabric repairs

Minor decorating tasks

Minor plumbing tasks / repairs

Minor Joinery tasks / repairs

Minor general ad-hoc tasks

All completed within our Health, Safety & Environmental policies

A broad range of practical skills and experience in a trade - i.e. Able to do the job right first time, within a pre-determined timescale.

You will be positive and proactive in approach, possess good customer service skills and able to work in a fast - paced retail environment (as your role will be working during store opening hours)

Able to work independently (as well as within a team) so self-motivation is very important as well as being able to organise and prioritise own workload

IT skills would also be a benefit (we're not talking computer programming but knowing how to use a 'tablet' and word, excel, emails etc is an advantage) as is good communication skills

Must hold a full UK driver's license for roles covering 3+ stores.

Be physically fit (as the role includes moving and lifting heavy items and using ladders)

HOURLY RATE: £12.75

Permanent Contract

HOURS PER WEEK: 16 over Monday to Friday. Some 6.30am starts will be required., What we can offer you as part of our team:

10% discount in ASDA stores (once your first 12 weeks have been completed)

Discounts in popular retailers, cinemas and restaurants/food to go outlets across the UK

Pension Scheme and generous life assurance benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

If you feel these qualities describe you, then we would like to hear from you. City FM has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity.