Estates Maintenance Assistance
15 days ago
Leeds
Are you the kind of person who takes pride in keeping things running when others can’t?Do you thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same—and where your expertise genuinely keeps a business moving? We’re looking for a proactive, reliable and solutions-driven Estates Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a brand-new role, giving you the opportunity to make your mark, build structure, and become a key part of how our site operates day to day. Job Description: • Lead and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all machinery and equipment, • Handle reactive breakdowns quickly and effectively—minimising downtime, • Carry out hands-on maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, joinery, painting and repairs, • Keep accurate maintenance, compliance and contractor records, • Manage and oversee external contractors on site, • Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks, • Play a key role in health & safety, fire systems and emergency procedures, • Support site security including key holding, CCTV monitoring and locking/unlocking, • Maintain site standards through waste management, cleaning coordination and grounds upkeep, • Assist with planning future works and improvements alongside the Estates Manager, • This role includes occasional out-of-hours callouts and weekend work—but in return, you’ll have real autonomy and variety. Beneficial Skills / Qualifications: • 3+ years in maintenance or facilities (ideally engineering/manufacturing), • Strong experience with PPM systems, • Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and H&S regulations, • Practical hands-on skills with tools, repairs, and general maintenance, • Basic plumbing & joinery experience, • Strong organisation and time management skills, • Full UK driving licence, • A proactive, resilient, “get it done” attitude, • FLT licence or experience with site equipment (cranes, lifts, etc.), • IOSH / NEBOSH or other H&S qualifications, • First Aid training Additional Details: • Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), • Profit-related bonus scheme, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension & death in service cover, • Healthcare, wellbeing & EAP support, • On-site parking + EV charging & salary sacrifice scheme, • Excellent on-site facilities with refreshments provided