Real Estate Assistant – Critical Maintenance

Hiring Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Aldi Real Estate & Facilities

Locations: Atherstone National Office | Bolton Regional Office | Goldthorpe Regional Office

Salary Details: £32,835 – £36,625 starting, rising in increments to £41,475 – £44,910 in year 5 (Regional differences apply)

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-office flexi-time + up to 2 days/week remote working*)

📌 Important Application Requirements:
Candidates must live within a 90-minute commute of their designated primary office location.
Satellite working options may be available in line with corporate policy.
This position does not fulfill the requirements for UK visa sponsorship.
*Remote working allowance updates to 1 day per week starting January 2027.

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect specialized corporate and facilities talent with industry-leading retail operations. We support you through every stage of the application process, ensuring you find head-office roles where your organizational and technical expertise can shine.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a National Real Estate Assistant – Critical Maintenance for a 12-month contract across the Atherstone, Bolton, or Goldthorpe offices.

In this vital role, you will manage critical repair and maintenance across the national store network, focusing predominantly on the Refrigeration category. Utilizing your initiative and core facilities knowledge, you will ensure full compliance with internal standards, monitor automated systems, and maintain seamless administrative operations.

Detailed Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & System Oversight: Manage the national planned refrigeration maintenance schedule; monitor BMS (Building Management Systems) and CAFM systems remotely to adjust specifications of work.
Contractor & KPI Performance: Coordinate, monitor, and report on national contractor performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), acting as a daily link to external consultants.
Data & Operational Reporting: Generate automated reports on energy usage, asset movements, alarms, and set points. Analyze complex data to produce reports and presentations via MS Office and property management platforms.
Financial & Inbox Management: Process proposals and invoices within budget guidelines; manage the National Refrigeration inbox to handle and escalate operational issues promptly.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all asset management software and electronic document filings meet legislative and internal audit standards.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

Industry & System Experience: Background in office administration, PA duties, or maintenance operations with direct experience using CAFM systems.
Software Proficiency: Experience using SAP alongside strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Self-Motivation & Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Relationship Management: Skilled in liaising with external contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Criteria:

Specific experience within the refrigeration maintenance category or retail facilities management.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Salary: Location-adjusted starting scale with guaranteed incremental pay raises.
Flexible Working Model: Flexi-time options with hybrid office/remote working allowance.
Generous Holiday Allowance: 5 weeks of annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.
Health & Life Support: Free 24/7 confidential Virtual GP service for you and your family (children under 16), private medical insurance options (after 4 years), and company sick pay.
MyBenefits Portal: Access to travel/cinema discounts, gym memberships, cycle-to-work schemes, a free will service, and health cash plans.
Family & Pension: Workplace pension scheme and enhanced parental/maternity/paternity leave pay after 1 year.