Building Care and Maintenance Assistant

Trident Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in housing and maintenance services is seeking a Building Care and Maintenance Assistant in Birmingham. Responsible for ensuring safety and cleanliness on housing estates, the successful candidate will support residents, manage contractors, and oversee compliance with regulations and sustainability initiatives. Excellent communication and relevant experience are essential, along with a commitment to community engagement and service excellence.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Life assurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in building safety inspections and contractor management essential.
• Proficient in IT and housing management applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance.
• Support and advocate for vulnerable residents.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues.

Skills

Communication

Building safety inspections

Contractor management

Resident support

Emergency response

Maintenance

Environmental sustainability

IT skills

Housing management applications

Job description

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Building Care and Maintenance Assistant, Birmingham

Client: Trident Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 99707fa236ff

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

About the role

We are currently recruiting a Building Care and Maintenance Assistant to join our team, focusing on maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency of our housing estates. This role is pivotal in ensuring the well-being of our residents and upholding compliance with health and safety regulations. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can work to high standards and deliver services tailored to resident needs, emphasizing best practice and value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Audit contractors to uphold quality standards and project timelines.
• Support and advocate for vulnerable residents.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues.
• Implement environmental sustainability initiatives and maintain estate cleanliness.
• Foster community engagement through events and feedback sessions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through training and standards adherence.
• Produce reports on audits, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Manage resources to minimize waste and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality assurance and resident feedback.

The benefits;

• 34 days annual leave, with options to purchase extra days
• Birthday leave
• New Home leave
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance programme
• Flexible working options

About You

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in building safety inspections, contractor management, resident support, emergency response, and maintenance. A commitment to environmental sustainability and proficiency in IT and housing management applications are also essential.

Trident Group has over 60 years of experience delivering homes and services to disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs over 750 staff, works with volunteers, and offers training and apprenticeships. It has an annual turnover of over £37m and assets close to £190m.

The Group includes:

• Trident Housing: providing housing management and maintenance services.
• Trident Reach: delivering person-centred care and support services for various vulnerable groups.

We invest in employee development through training and apprenticeships and promote diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are committed to accessible recruitment and supporting employees with disabilities.