Job Description

We are looking to recruit a temporary maintenance assistant for a well-established In-House Estates division based in a University in the heart of Uxbridge. Within this Maintenance role you will be responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks including fire door inspections and fire safety maintenance. This role would suit someone looking to start a temporary role where you will be paid weekly! You should have maintenance experience already including experience of fire safety maintenance within buildings.

As Fire Safety Maintenance Operative, you will be working as part of a team supporting qualified tradespersons in their duties. You will enjoy a varied range of daily tasks on the campus such as:

• Carrying out reactive and planned fire safety tasks
• Undertaking and documenting fire door and fire stopping inspections
• Undertaking and certifying repairs to fire doors
• Installation of and repairs to existing fire door stopping
• Undertaking checks, testing, and recording documentation on fire safety in line with the relevant legislation
• Assisting in minor installation work and maintaining general building services across all trades
• Working in accordance with health and safety legislations
• Using a CAFM system and PDA device
• Offering first class customer service at all times

If you are looking for a busy, multi skilled role focusing on the crucial tasks around fire safety, this is the role for you!

We are looking for Fire Safety Maintenance Assistant with:

• Experience in Fire Door or Fire Stopping Inspection, Maintenance, or Installation
• A qualification in fire door inspection is desirable, though not essential
• Experience of working within the Maintenance, Property or Building sector
• Experience of a trade related to maintenance of Building fabric.
• Studying towards or a desire to study towards a trade qualification i.e., NVQ level 2
• An understanding of the basic principles of health and safety requirements
• A team player and a great communicator
• A motivated individual with a passion for developing a career within building services

This University is a vibrant place to work, with a myriad of buildings including academic buildings, sports facilities, student hubs, hospitality venues and centres, research facilities and student accommodation. The estate is formed of both modern buildings and original buildings making the campus an interesting place to work as a Maintenance Operative specialising in Fire Safety. Reporting to committed and driven Managers, you will feel inspired both by the impactful estate on which you are working, and by the leaders of your team.

Working hours are Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30. This role will be starting before Christmas so if you fit the above criteria please apply now!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics, or background.