General Maintenance Employee (GME)

gentoo; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in Sunderland sucht engagierte General Maintenance Employees, um Teil eines dynamischen Wartungsteams zu werden. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, direkt zum Wohlbefinden der Kunden beizutragen, indem Sie Reparaturen und Wartungsarbeiten durchführen. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf exzellenten Kundenservice und Teamarbeit sind Sie in der Lage, in einem flexiblen Arbeitsumfeld zu gedeihen. Das Unternehmen bietet umfassende Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten sowie zahlreiche Vorteile, darunter einen Gesundheitsplan und eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, einen Unterschied zu machen, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Benefits

31 Tage Jahresurlaub plus Feiertage

Früher Feierabend am Freitag

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Kostenloser Gesundheitsplan

Zugang zu privater Gesundheitsversorgung

Wettbewerbsfähiges Pensionsschema

Gehaltsopfer für Elektrofahrzeuge

Erweiterte familienfreundliche Urlaubsrichtlinien

Kilometerpauschale

Lebensversicherung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Bau- und Wartungsbranche ist erforderlich.
• Kenntnisse über Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorschriften sind wichtig.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung hervorragenden Kundenservice durch klare Kommunikation.
• Durchführung allgemeiner Bau- und Wartungsarbeiten, einschließlich Arbeiten in Höhen.

Skills

Kundenservice

Bau- und Wartungserfahrung

Kenntnis der Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorschriften

Flexibilität

Fähigkeit, in Höhen zu arbeiten

Education

Vollständiger UK-Führerschein

Tools

Handheld-IT-Systeme

Job description

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of pounds every year to keep our existing homes safe and decent. We also play our part in helping to address the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us and help achieve our vision.

Salary:

£25,225.00

Job Description:

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.

We are excited to expand our teams with new opportunities for General Maintenance Employees (GME) to join Gentoo’s Property Maintenance team, working across Sunderland.

This role highlights our commitment to growth and delivering exceptional service. You will work closely with a skilled maintenance team to assist and support colleagues in repairs and maintenance, directly contributing to the safety and happiness of our customers in their homes. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Our customers are central to everything we do. We seek individuals who take pride in delivering outstanding service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders are essential.

The role involves a standard 36-hour week, with flexibility for occasional overtime. We offer training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally.

A full UK driver’s licence is required.

The role is subject to a basic DBS check, paid for by Gentoo.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service through clear communication and respectful attitude.
• Performing general construction and maintenance labouring duties, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Assisting with bricklaying, roofing, and repairs such as gutter unblocking, pointing, and window mastic replacements.
• Removing furniture and rubbish from properties, sites, and communal areas.
• Carrying out damp and mould treatments, wash downs, and wall applications.
• Installing loft insulation during replacements and top-ups.
• Removing debris from damaged walls, spillages, and floods.
• Driving, collecting, and delivering materials to support team operations.

What we are looking for:

• A full UK driver’s license.
• Experience in labouring, construction, maintenance, or grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• A flexible approach to meet role demands.
• Ability to work at height and outdoors.
• Competence with handheld IT systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Free Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and wellbeing therapies, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.
• Mileage allowance for using your personal vehicle for work.
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary.