Maintenance Assistant

Job ID
Job ID 76486
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Rotherham
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £14.39 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 03/08/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 17/08/2026
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Summary

Location: DVB - Dearne Valley Boxed

Shift Pattern: 12 hours - Days, nights and some weekends

The role:

Working in our fast paced, Dearne Valley Boxed warehouse with the leading technologies in warehousing and logistics, our Maintenance Assistants will work alongside a team of apprentice trained engineers, maintaining state of the art systems to ensure a smooth flow through the Warehouse. The position is a 42 hour average working 12 hour day and night shifts (including weekends).

As a Maintenance Assistant at NEXT, you will play a key part in keeping our fast-paced warehouse running smoothly. Working alongside a skilled team of apprentice-trained engineers, you’ll help maintain our state-of-the-art warehousing and logistics systems to ensure our stock flows without a hitch.

You will make a real difference by preventing disruptions and keeping our site safe, efficient and productive. From day one, we will provide you with the full training, protective equipment and ongoing support you need to confidently handle our industry-leading technologies and get off to a flying start.

What you'll take on:

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  • Clear mechanical blockages and conveyor jams quickly and safely to keep the warehouse moving.

  • Clean and look after all automated equipment following our approved methods.

  • Carry out routine maintenance checks on ancillary equipment and closely monitor how the system is performing.

  • Work hand-in-hand with Maintenance Engineers and Site Maintenance Managers to tackle repairs and fix unexpected breakdowns.

  • Fill out everyday maintenance paperwork accurately and hand it over to the Site Maintenance Engineer.

  • Follow all health and safety guidelines at all times, making full use of the correct PPE provided for every task.

What you'll bring:

  • A natural ability to organise your day, take ownership of tasks and focus on what needs doing first in a busy environment.

  • A true team-player attitude, with a flexible approach to working an average 42-hour week across 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, making it easy for you to work well with colleagues at all levels and follow operational instructions carefully.

  • Comfortable using computers and ready to learn new technical processes.

Great problem-solving skills and a practical approach to troubleshooting.

  • Previous experience in an automated warehouse environment is a great bonus, though not essential.


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Benefits

  • Sharesave scheme
  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Generous bonus scheme for many roles
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Free on-site parking
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

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