Location – Lockington

Salary – £25,000 per annum FTE

Contract type – 6-month Fixed Term Contract

Department – Business Support

Hours – Flexible, between 21-35 hours a week 

About FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR is one of the UK's leading environment and design consultancies. Our multidisciplinary teams work across landscape architecture, ecology, urban design, masterplanning, architecture and arboriculture, delivering award-winning projects throughout the UK.

As an employee-owned business, we are committed to creating an engaging, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can develop long-term careers.

Why join FPCR?

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment, working on nationally significant and award-winning projects and collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines.

Benefits include:

• Compressed working week
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits
• Discretionary annual tax-free bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan
• Pension contributions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

(For a full details of our benefits, please see our Benefits Brochure).

About the Role

We are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant to support the Site Manager with the decoration, general upkeep and maintenance of our Lockington office and grounds.

The role will involve a variety of practical tasks, including general DIY, decorating and helping to prepare and maintain the hall and wider site. This will include painting and decorating, moving furniture, putting up fixtures and fittings, basic repairs and improvements, and helping with general maintenance around the building and grounds.

You will work closely with the Site Manager, assisting with day-to-day tasks and helping to ensure the site is well maintained, safe, tidy and welcoming for staff and visitors.

This is a varied and hands-on role, which would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their surroundings and is happy to turn their hand to a range of different jobs.

No specialist electrical, plumbing or other trade qualifications are required.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with the general maintenance and upkeep of the Lockington Hall and grounds, with a particular focus on painting and decorating.
• Carry out painting and decorating work throughout the Hall and wider site, including walls, ceilings, woodwork, doors and other surfaces.
• Assist with routine checks of the building and report any maintenance issues to the Site Manager.
• Assist with moving, assembling and positioning furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out general DIY and basic maintenance tasks, including minor repairs and adjustments.
• Assist with deliveries, moving materials and general site organisation when required.
• Support the Site Manager with other practical tasks and projects as required.
• Work safely and responsibly, following relevant site procedures and instructions.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Practical, hands-on approach with an ability to carry out a range of general maintenance and DIY tasks, with a particular interest in painting and decorating
• Previous experience of painting, decorating, property maintenance, building maintenance, DIY or a similar practical role.
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety requirements when carrying out practical maintenance work.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of work.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage tasks independently.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a varied range of practical duties.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work positively with colleagues and contractors.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify jobs that need doing and take appropriate action.
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy working as part of a friendly team.

Are you interested in working for FPCR?

If you're interested in joining FPCR and contributing to exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV using the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or working at FPCR, please contact our HR Manager at caitlin.monteath@fpcr.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities

FPCR is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.