Maintenance Assistant - Hertfordshire

Location: NAWT Hertfordshire, Tylers Way, Watford By-Pass, Watford, WD25 8WT

Hours: 32 hours per week

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Closing Date: 5th April 2026

About the role

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the Centre is properly maintained to a high standard and in good working order. 

Maintenance

  1.  To be responsible for ensuring that the site is maintained to a high standard.
  2. To ensure that all Health & Safety legislation is adhered to and the site is compliant with Health & Safety regulations.
  3. To ensure that the site is at all times clean and presentable and free from hazards.
  4. To complete the bi-annual stock-take of all tools and materials.
  5. To ensure that all tasks allocated to you are carried out to the best of your ability and within the timeframe expected.
  6. To complete pat testing of the centres equipment yearly.
  7. To assist the centre with ideas and improvements towards the enhancement of the centres facilities.


Vehicles

  • To be responsible as delegated for the general maintenance and upkeep of all Centre vehicles, trailers, etc, ensuring that they are road worthy and fit for purpose.
  • To drive our vans as it is essential to transport animals to and from the vets and collect donations or goods to support our fundraising activities as and when required.


Events

  • To assist at external and internal events, under the direction of the Centre Manager and Supervisors.
  • To ensure that Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.


Other Duties

  • To attend any Team and other internal meetings as requested
  • To attend relevant training and personal development opportunities in order to fulfil the requirements of the post
  • To adhere to all NAWT policies and procedures and assist the organisation in developing, implementing and monitoring them, including Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies
  • To carry out any other duties relevant to the post as directed by the Centre Manager or Board of Trustees



If you feel you have the right skills to be a successful Maintenance Assistant for our Watford centre, please send your CV with your cover letter to s.yates@nawt.org.uk