Maintenance Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant on a temporary 6-month contract within a prestigious office building in London N1C. This is a hands-on role supporting a high-end, fast-paced workspace - applicants must have prior maintenance or facilities experience. The Role: You will play a key part in maintaining the high standards, functionality, and overall presentation of the building, acting as an ambassador for the workplace and ensuring everything runs smoothly day-to-day., General & Building Standards

• Maintain high standards across the office space, ensuring a professional and polished environment
• Identify, report, and resolve defects in fixtures, fittings, and overall building aesthetics
• Carry out regular walkarounds to spot maintenance and redecorating needs
Maintenance Duties
• Undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks (excluding electrical)
• Respond promptly to reactive issues via ticketing systems, email, and verbal requests
• Complete basic repairs including fabric, plumbing, and general upkeep
• Ensure materials used align with building specifications and O&M manuals
• Manage stock levels of maintenance consumables and critical items
Health & Safety
• Carry out all work safely, ensuring minimal disruption to staff and visitors
• Work in line with H&S legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Maintain accurate records (e.g., fire door checks, COSHH, maintenance logs)
Office Moves & Set-Up
• Support office moves, including assembling/disassembling furniture and desks
• Move and reposition large items across the building
• Assist with floor box relocations and carpet tile adjustments
• Prepare spaces for client pitches and internal use
General Organisation
• Maintain clean, organised, and fully stocked storage areas and tool rooms
  
  Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, or building services role (essential)
• Practical, hands-on skillset with strong attention to detail
• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• Able to manage workload across multiple requests and priorities
• Reliable, proactive, and takes pride in maintaining high standards
  
  
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious, high-spec office environment
• Structured Monday-Friday hours
• Supportive, professional team