Full time Contract Hybrid remote

Maintenance Officer

Pertemps Leicester
Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1DL
money-bag £13 - £13.74 per hour
Posted: 25 June 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 25 July 2026
Ref: 60262552

About the Role

A Wigston-based organisation is seeking a Maintenance Officer for an 18-month fixed term contract, offering up to £13.74 per hour. This full-time role follows a Monday to Friday schedule with hybrid working options. The position involves general upkeep of the site, performing basic repairs, and ensuring facilities remain safe and operational. Practical problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach are essential. Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension scheme, free parking, private healthcare, and an employee assistance programme. The role suits someone who enjoys varied maintenance duties and maintaining a well-run working environment.

Maintenance Officer
Wigston
18-month fixed term contract
Up to £13.74 per hour
Full Time - Monday to Friday, including hybrid working
Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension scheme, free on-site parking, hybrid working, private healthcare, employee assistance programme.
We're supporting a well-established business in Wigston in their search for a reliable Maintenance Officer to join their team.
This Maintenance Officer role is varied, hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, solving problems and making sure buildings and facilities are safe, well maintained and running smoothly.
As a Maintenance Officer, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day upkeep of the site. You'll carry out general maintenance tasks, support basic repairs and help ensure the building and surrounding areas are clean, safe and compliant. You'll also assist with meeting room set-ups, move equipment where needed and respond to day-to-day maintenance and facilities requests across the business.
Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Officer role:

  • Carrying out general building maintenance and basic repair work
  • Ensuring internal and external areas are clean, safe and well maintained
  • Supporting with meeting room, furniture and equipment set-ups
  • Assisting with planned preventative maintenance and supporting external contractors on site
  • Monitoring maintenance supplies and reporting any repair requirements
  • Carrying out legionella checks and supporting water hygiene compliance
  • Following health and safety procedures at all times

The ideal Maintenance Officer will have:
  • A practical, hands-on approach to work
  • Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or building services role (desirable but not essential)
  • Experience carrying out legionella checks and an understanding of basic water hygiene compliance
  • Good attention to detail and a proactive attitude
  • A basic understanding of workplace health and safety
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
  • A willingness to support with a variety of maintenance and facilities tasks

If you're looking for a Maintenance Officer role where no two days are the same and you can become part of a friendly, supportive team, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply today!

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