Job summary Ellern Mede Ridgeway have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join the team and provide essential support in maintaining and managing building operations and infrastructure. Working under the supervision of a Facilities Manager, this role involves responding to daily maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring facilities remain safe and functional. This role is full time, 40 hours per week. Main duties of the job Undertake general building maintenance & repairs throughout our buildings Adhere to all company policies & procedures, particularly to health & safety. To carry out painting and decorating of the premises Test the fire alarm system and log results weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights as specified in Company procedures Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures Basis knowledge in electrical, plumbing, carpentry Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary Provide cover for colleagues in times of absence and on call assistance Any other duties as and when required. About us Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both, inpatient and outpatient treatments, tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment, as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,000 to £28,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0038-0500-EM Job locations Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway Holcombe Hill Barnet Greater London NW7 4HX Job description Job responsibilities Ellern Mede Ridgeway have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join the team and provide essential support in maintaining and managing building operations and infrastructure. Working under the supervision of a Facilities Manager, this role involves responding to daily maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring facilities remain safe and functional. This role is full time, 40 hours per week. Job description Job responsibilities Ellern Mede Ridgeway have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join the team and provide essential support in maintaining and managing building operations and infrastructure. Working under the supervision of a Facilities Manager, this role involves responding to daily maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring facilities remain safe and functional. This role is full time, 40 hours per week. Person Specification Qualification Essential Full clean UK driving licence Ability to work as part of a team Willingness to attend training and update professional knowledge Significant proven experience Be able to follow specific instructions Desirable Trade qualification (Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical) Experience Essential Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual English communication skills of writing and verbal Able to work well in a team and unsupervised. Desirable Proven experience in a similar role Person Specification Qualification Essential Full clean UK driving licence Ability to work as part of a team Willingness to attend training and update professional knowledge Significant proven experience Be able to follow specific instructions Desirable Trade qualification (Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical) Experience Essential Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual English communication skills of writing and verbal Able to work well in a team and unsupervised. Desirable Proven experience in a similar role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Ellern Mede Group Address Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway Holcombe Hill Barnet Greater London NW7 4HX Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)