Maintenance Operative / Handyperson

September 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Maintenance Operative / Handyperson

Maintenance Operative / Handyperson
Job Type: Temporary
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Operative / Handyperson to join a highly regarded repairs and maintenance team. This team delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with an NHS Trust across a number of sites in Luton, Bedford and East London.

Normal working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an on-call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs).

Responsibilities:

  • Replacing light fixtures/light bulbs
  • Replacing door handles and locks
  • Painting and decorating
  • Basic plumbing repairs (changing taps, washers, etc.)
  • Filling holes/retouching
  • Patch plastering
  • Preventative maintenance activities such as temperature checks, emergency light checks and planned upgrade works.

Requirements:

  • Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points or a driving ban within the last 3 years)
  • City & Guilds/NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery or Plumbing
  • DBS Disclosure

Benefits:

  • A company van and fuel card (work use only)
  • On-call rota system (£75 per week standby and overtime paid at a minimum of 2 hours per call at either time and a half or double time if a Sunday or bank holiday, and a day off in lieu if you are on rota for a bank holiday)
  • 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days
  • Opportunities to progress your career across the business
  • Full training, ongoing coaching and support.
  • Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
  • Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to a Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources.
  • Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.

If you have a passion for high quality repairs and experience within a reactive repairs role servicing social housing, please apply or contact Leah Sparkes for more information.

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