Maintenance Assistant

Job description

Caretaker - Thatcham | £26,000 - £27,500

We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant to join a busy estates team, playing a key role in keeping the site safe, secure and running smoothly day-to-day. This is a varied, practical role with real responsibility and no two days the same.

Benefits

? Generous pension
? Free meals on shift
? 25 days holiday + bank holidays
? Employee Assistance Programme

Hours:
* Option 1: 1:30pm - 9:00pm
* Option 2 (rota): Week 1: 1:30pm - 9:00pm | Week 2: 10:30am - 6:00pm

As the Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• General maintenance and minor repairs
• Opening/closing the site
• Daily pool testing
• Site security checks + CCTV monitoring
• Acting as Fire Officer
• Supporting events, set-ups and site logistics
• Responding to out-of-hours/emergency issues

The succesful Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant will have the following skills / experience:

• Caretaker/maintenance experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Practical, proactive and able to work independently
• Strong awareness of health & safety
• Flexible with hours (including on-call when needed)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thatcham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£26,000 Per Month

Published at

03-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English