Maintenance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier. We are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join us to help us create a hassle free environment for our clients and engineers. Due to continued growth in the South Wales area GRAHAM Facilities Management have multiple opportunites for talented individuals to join our team at an exciting time. Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Maintenance Assistant with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team. Our generous benefits package offers; competitive rates of pay, enhanced annual leave, life assurance, subsidised health insurance, contributory Pension and a high street discount scheme! Location: Swansea AreaHours Per Week: Monday - Friday 40 Hours Job Type: Permanent / Full Time The Maintenance Assistant will:
- Carry out planned and reactive works within the agreed times and to the highest standard, complying with current regulations and clients specifications
- Inspection of plant & equipment, ensuring results are captured accurately
- Working either as part of the maintenance team completing small maintenance activities or work independently on minor tasks without local supervision
- Able to carry out works as per agreed timeframes ensuring practical completion is achieved as scheduled
- Undertake a range of maintenance repairs including installation of building fabric and civil repairs and items
- Management & replenishment of local site stock
- Deliveries of material between sites and local suppliers
- Sites Waste Management
- Observing the highest levels of health and safety at all times and ensure the best possible working practices are adhered.
- Patching & Painting
- Overall site welfare duties
- Will be comfortable working at height
About You
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience preferably within the maintenance or construction industry
Desirable Criteria
- Trade Qualification
- Experience carrying out Planned Maintenance Tasks
- Current Full UK Driver’s Licence
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at: AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)
About Us
GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel.
We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:
- Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
- Projects and Minor Works
- Compliance Services
- Fire and Security Services
- Energy Services
- Traffic Management
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant roles across Graham Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £42,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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