Facilities assistant Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Maintenance Assistant
Places for People —Colchester
- £28,072.86 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant - MA1
Parkdean Resorts —Colchester
- Weekend availability
- Power tools
- Guest services
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
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Property Maintenance Assistant
Well Kept Group —Witham
- £12.71 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
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Property Maintenance Assistant/ Commercial window cleaner
Well Kept Group —Witham
- £12.71 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
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Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant - MA1
Parkdean Resorts —Colchester
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Job details

Permanent
£28,072.86 a year

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
Safeguarding procedures
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

Location:

Colchester (CO2 8)
Salary:

£28,072.86
Employment Type:

Permanent
Hours per Week:

40
Grade:

6
Closing Date:

4 September 2026

Reporting Group:

Derwent Facilities Management

Derwent FM

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

You will be part of Derwent Facilities Management (DFM), we are changing lives by creating thriving student living communities.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More about your role

We are looking to hire a Maintenance Assistant on a permanent basis. You will be working on a large site and expected to carry out summer maintenance to a high standard. Working either as part of team or individually, you will be expected to manage your workload effectively.

This role is based on site 5 days a week with at The Quays, Lightship Way, Colchester CO2 8GY with working hours of 8:30am – 5pm. Post probation, you will be on call.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

More about you

Experience in a similar role is desired though not essential. You will possess a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to those around you. You will be compliant with Health and Safety and manage tasks end to end.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in a similar role (construction or maintenance),
Customer Service experience,
Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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