Maintenance Assistant / Handyman
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pay rate: £28,000 Depending on experience
Location: Japan Centre group shops and restaurants (Sites across London, Manchester and Oxford)
Working hours: 45 hours a week. Mondays - Fridays. 7:30am - 4:30pm
Job Purpose: As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor odd jobs and repairs for the upkeep and maintenance of a number of retail shops and restaurants within the Japan Centre Group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance activities such as keeping all equipment in a clean and tidy condition like ventilation systems, air conditioning units and refrigeration, lighting, boilers and heating equipment.
- Provide plumbing, carpentry, and electrical services when required
- Ensure that you are aware of how all relevant equipment is handled and used correctly. They should also be stored securely and safely and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations
- Will ensure maintenance equipment, tools and working areas are kept in good condition
Person specification:
- 2 years experience in a similar role
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible - Willing to come on emergencies
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: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant / Handyman roles across Japan Centre 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 Grocery Stores.
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 £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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