Maintenance Assistant

About the Role Dr. Martens Wollaston Made In England factory seeks a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support the smooth, safe, and efficient running of production by maintaining equipment, facilities, tools and working areas to a high standard. The role works closely with the Maintenance team and wider factory colleagues to minimise downtime, protect production flow and ensure the site remains safe, compliant, and well maintained. What You'll Do

• Support the MIE team with day-to-day maintenance tasks across production, warehouse, development, and shared factory areas.
• Assist with basic repairs to equipment, fixtures, fittings, workstations, storage areas, and site facilities.
• Carry out routine checks and basic preventative maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, escalating issues where specialist support or further investigation is required.
• Help identify faults, risks, defects, or unsafe conditions and report them clearly to the appropriate person.
• Support the safe set-up, movement, and adjustment of equipment, benches, tooling, materials, and workplace layouts where required.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in maintenance areas, stores, workshops, and factory spaces.
• Support the control and organisation of maintenance tools, spare parts, consumables, and equipment.
• Assist contractors and service providers while on site, ensuring they are directed safely and follow site rules.
• Work closely with Production teams to help minimise downtime and maintain operational flow.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and company procedures at all times.
• Support continuous improvement activity by identifying practical ways to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and workplace standards. What We're Looking For
• A practical, reliable, and proactive person who thrives in a hands-on role.
• Ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment and support a maintenance team.
• Good communication skills to report faults and coordinate with contractors and colleagues.
• Willingness to follow health, safety and company procedures at all times.
• Basic understanding of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks.