About this role
Facilities Maintenance Technician (3 day assignment)
£16.92 per hour (PAYE) | East London | Student Accommodation
We're looking for a proactive Facilities Maintenance Technician to support a busy student accommodation site in East London. This temporary assignment is focused on building safety, compliance and day-to-day facilities maintenance.
Key Details
Start: Monday 26th October 2026
Duration: 3-day assignment
Schedule: Monday to Wednesday
Hours: 9am-5pm
Pay: £16.92 per hour (PAYE)
Role Overview
You'll carry out a blend of reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to ensure the building remains safe, compliant and ready for residents.
Duties include
- General maintenance repairs - routine fault finding and minor repairs
- PPM duties - fire alarm tests, lift inspections, plant room checks, emergency lighting inspections, critical equipment checks and external property inspections
- Health & Safety compliance - ensuring safe working practices and accurate record-keeping
What You'll Need
- Proven building maintenance experience
- City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
- Strong Health & Safety awareness
- Experience with PPM routines
- Ability to work independently
- Clear communication and customer focus
This is a short-term assignment starting on Monday for 3 days and would suit someone available immediately.