Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Salary: £33,000 Hours: 36 hours per week Location: North West London Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join their growing team in North West London. Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The Role; - R eporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Maintenance Assistant will assist in delivering a high-quality maintenance and facilities management service across our NW London sites. - You will be required to ensure compliance, conduct inspections/checks/testing, carry out and/or supervise repair & maintenance works at properties under the management of the Housing Team. - The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the front-line service to our members for facilities and property management in relation to the 50 properties within the supported living services in North West London and Hertfordshire. - The post holder will be responsible for Langdon College, Maccabi House and various other properties as required: with the expectation to carry out various maintenance duties to the remaining rented housing portfolio. - As part of the role, the post holder will need to be responsible for managing sub-contractors carrying out preventative maintenance work, and at times, work with them to achieve the outcomes required. Key Responsibilities; - To ensure health & safety checks including fire alarm testing, legionella flushing, emergency light testing, and site safety/security checks are carried out regularly at Kisharon Langdon properties and offices, maintaining the safety and welfare of our members and staff, - To carry out a preventative, planned maintenance program and undertake routine inspections of the premises, fixtures, fittings, utility meters, and grounds, - To carry out repairs, maintenance, improvement works and inspections to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises, e.g. assemble furniture, fit curtain poles, general household repairs etc, - To act as a contact for Contractors attending properties, ensuring they are fully aware of the organisation’s attendance procedures, that they will follow full H&S procedures/risk assessments and permits to work are issued/reviewed where required. - To ensure keys, access cards and access codes/fobs are signed out and recovered according to procedures, to maintain security of buildings, - To ensure basic electrical safety procedures are adhered to and PAT testing is organised and carried out as required. About You; - Understanding of basic maintenance strategies and buildings, - Be able to undertake basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical and painting/finishing trades, - A good all-round knowledge of the building maintenance industry, - Knowledge and understanding of current legal and legislative responsibilities related to Asbestos, Legionella, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Working at Height, COSHH, Building Regulations etc, - Level 2 in Building Maintenance or Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations or similar. What we offer; - 21 days paid holiday per holiday year which increases with length of service, in addition, you are entitled to bank and public holidays and major Jewish festivals. (Pro-rated for part time staff) - Company Pension scheme, - Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service, - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues, - Development and career progression opportunities. How to apply; Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience in Maintenance and facilities management. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note at this time Kisharon Langdon cannot offer certificate of sponsorship support. Closing date: 27th September 2026* *Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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