Facilities & Maintenance Assistant Andover, Hampshire £30,000 per annum We are currently recruiting for an ambitious Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to join our client in Andover. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and provided general site facilities repairs. Facilities & Maintenance Assistant Roles and Responsibilities: * Carry out general site/factory repairs, upkeep and other jobs to maintain and improve the working area * Develop knowledge and expertise across a diverse range of equipment, from steam boiler heating systems to hydraulic presses * Carry out maintenance activities on machinery and electro-mechanical systems * Take ownership of problem-solving and root cause analysis to help identify faults and prevent recurring issues * Prioritise and manage workload effectively in line with operational requirements * Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, following procedures and keeping work areas safe, clean and organised * Follow quality and administrative procedures accurately, with strong attention to detail * Visit both factory sites as required Facilities & Maintenance Assistant Ideal Candidate: * Understanding of electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and machinery maintenance * Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * A sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practice within a machinery or maintenance environment * A clean, valid driving licence, as travel between the two factory sites will occasionally be required Facilities & Maintenance Assistant Qualifications: * City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification * A good understanding of Health & Safety within a maintenance environment Working Hours and Benefits: * £30,000 per annum * 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays * Company pension following successful completion of the 3-month probationary period * Ongoing training and career development opportunities Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you