Maintenance & Facilities Assistant – Bedfordshire

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Maintenance & Facilities Assistant to support the upkeep of independent living schemes across Bedfordshire. The role blends planned preventative maintenance with responsive repairs, ensuring communal areas and resident properties remain safe, clean and well presented.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs in communal areas and residents' homes.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
• Inspect buildings and estates, report and resolve issues.
• Maintain communal areas, including external cleaning.
• Prioritise and schedule repairs to meet service targets.
• Escalate larger repairs to contractors or specialist teams.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Scheme Managers.
• Communicate repair progress and timescales to residents.
• Identify and report Health & Safety hazards promptly.
• Conduct monthly estate inspections and record findings.
• Maintain equipment, report defects, and keep accurate work records.

Required profile

• Experience in general building maintenance or property repairs.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general maintenance techniques.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in residential settings.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workloads across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Decorating
• Maintenance management systems (handheld devices)

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £28,000 per year plus a £2,000 car allowance.
• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of sites in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.