Maintenance Assistant

Company: THE LANTERN COMMUNITY
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Location: Ringwood
Job Description:

Maintenance Assistant

Pay: £28,724.80 per year + monthly on‑call payment

Weekly hours: 40 hours a week – Permanent Position

Timetable: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; shared on‑call duties

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Assistant, to carry out maintenance work and repair needs of the community. We are looking for a proactive individual who can work independently as directed by the Estate Manager. We are looking for a local person as the job involves a shared out of hours on call rota which is typically 1 in every 3 weeks.

The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Estates and Maintenance Manager to help provide a safe, secure workplace.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Good painting and decorating skills
  • Basic carpentry skills
  • Ability to change locks
  • Basic plumbing skills
  • Basic electrical skills (competent in changing sockets etc.)
  • Cleaning facilities
  • Removing items and rubbish
  • Identify, document, and report maintenance and repair work
  • Suggest additional repairs when identified and needed
  • Prior experience in the maintenance sector is key to being a successful candidate
  • Honesty and integrity are core elements of our ethos
  • Building flat‑packed furniture
  • Hanging pictures
  • After training understanding of the fire control panels
  • With training, understanding of water management
  • Carry out essential planned maintenance on ventilation, door and window furniture
  • Reliable, punctual, self‑motivated
  • Driving licence
  • Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

Why Join Us

At The Lantern Community, we believe in supporting both our residents and our staff. Here’s what we offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free meals during your shift
  • On‑site gym access
  • Employee and store discounts
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Employee Well‑being Program
  • Subsidised workplace counselling
  • Generous holiday and sickness allowance
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team
  • A workplace that values diversity and operates value‑based recruitment
  • Equal Opportunities & Disability Support

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

This position requires the completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We DO NOT offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, so we cannot proceed with applications requiring sponsorship.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026