Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Location: Devizes
Days: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday and 07:30 - 12:30 Fridays
Duration: Temporary 6 months (possibility to extend)
Pay Rate: 15.14 per hour
About the Role
We're working with a world-leading manufacturing company based in Devizes, who are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join their established team on a 6-month temporary contract.
You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, plant installation, and day-to-day facilities support across their main site.
This is a hands-on, varied role working with production equipment, building systems, and site infrastructure to keep their operations running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out facilities and plant maintenance to support daily production operations
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment and domestic systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot water systems, compressed air, gas, drainage, extraction units, and lifting gear
• Support building maintenance, including internal and external structures and site grounds
• Manage waste and recycling processes
• Log maintenance activities and PPM updates in the SharePoint maintenance system
• Support on-site contractors with servicing and installations
• Promote continuous improvement, 5S, and visual workplace standards
• Mentor apprentices and assist other departments when needed

Skills & Experience required

• Mechanically biased with hands-on facilities maintenance experience
• Experience with plumbing, building maintenance, and plant operations
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Legionella awareness training preferred
• Experience operating Forklifts and MWEPs
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible and willing to work outside core hours when required

Apply today if you're looking to join a supportive, skilled team that takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing facility.

Skills Required