FTC Maintenance Assistant

Environmental

Sheffield Museums

Job Title:               Maintenance Assistant

Responsible to:     Head of Operations

Responsible for:   n/a

Liaises with:         Site Managers

Facilities & Health & Safety Manager

Historic Engineers

Technicians

Staff

Tenants

Members of the public

Duration:               Fixed Term 6 months

The Job

The purpose of the job is to:

• support the Head of Operations to ensure the safe, secure & efficient operation of the buildings, facilities & services.
• Work flexibly across sites, supporting the Head of Operations & site management teams to deliver a quality visitor experience.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviours & a proactive approach, setting a positive example for colleagues & visitors.

The Bigger Picture

You will:

• Ensure visitor spaces are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, welcoming, & well-presented environment.

• Act as a point of contact for day-to-day maintenance tasks across SMT’ sites.
• Support the effective delivery of planned inspections, routine checks, & general maintenance.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of SMT’s strategic plan by providing reliable & proactive maintenance support.

The Day to Day

You will:

• Undertake general maintenance tasks, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical (Experience preferred but not essential), & HVAC checks & maintenance.

• Complete routine inspections of the museum sites & equipment & recording information & addressing maintenance issues promptly.

• Respond to maintenance requests from the management team.

• Assist with the setup & dismantling of seasonal set up in conjunction with Technical & wider teams.

• Monitor equipment ensuring they are in safe working condition & details recorded in line with the trust’s requirements.

• Support emergency response.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

• Maintain records of maintenance work & checks completed in line with the trust requirements.

• Coordinate & supervise external contractors to ensure works are completed adequately & safely.

• Conduct checks & duct clean on roof areas where required.

Sheffield

£26,266 per annum

Short Term

37 hours per week

05-10-2025

Application Details The closing date for this post is Sunday 5 October 2025 at 12 midnight. All applications should be submitted using our Networx Recruitment system. Please note we do not accept CV’s. No agencies please. Interviews for this role will be held week commencing Monday 13 October 2025. If you would like a discussion about the role, please contact Rob Hadfield, Head of Operations by email at Rob.Hadfield@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk.

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