Estates Maintenance Operative - Estates, Facilities & IT

Milestones Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK seeks an Estates Maintenance Operative to perform various property maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have practical problem-solving skills and a broad general knowledge across maintenance disciplines. The role involves basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry, with an emphasis on supporting a compassionate environment. Competitive salary and multiple benefits are offered.

Benefits

30 days Annual Leave

Access to earnings before payday

Employee Discount Platform

Employee referral scheme

Company pension scheme

Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay

Learning and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan after probation

Qualifications

• Basic English and Math skills.
• Full UK Driving License is essential.
• Basic IT skills required.
• Experience across several maintenance disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry repairs on doors and frames.
• Handle minor plumbing repairs and blockages.
• Conduct electrical repairs on fixtures and sockets.
• Carry out masonry repairs like pointing and uneven pathways.
• Provide decoration services to properties.
• Assist with minor porterage duties and furniture assembly.
• Perform gardening maintenance including weeding and jet washing.
• Maintain boundary fences through repairs and treatments.

Skills

Effective time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

£33,638 per annum + excellent benefits

37 hours per week

Closing Date: 17th September 2025

Are you a practical problem-solver with a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments? At Milestones Trust we support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives. Join our team as an Estates Maintenance Operative, where your skills will enhance the wellbeing of the individuals we support.

The successful candidate will provide basic property and estate maintenance services as tasks arise. You will join our in-house maintenance team and will work closely with the Estates and Facilities team in providing varied reactive and planned maintenance services. This will include basic fault finding, painting and decorating as well as repairs to Trust properties; primarily in Swindon and Wiltshire areas, but you may be asked to work across other areas as well. This certainly wouldnt be a monotonous role where each day is the same; it would be quite varied and could involve hanging a door and fitting shelves, fixing a tap, basic electricals and plumbing, decorating, repairs, masonry such as pointing, etc. You dont have to be an expert tradesman in any one field for this role; we are looking for somebody with a broad general knowledge/skill set across all areas who can carry out these works.

Essential Experience And Requirements

• This position is reliant on experience rather than written qualifications
• Basic English and Math skills
• Full UK Driving License
• Basic IT skills
• Effective time management and work prioritisation, with a proven ability to work well under pressure
• A willingness to be flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, service users and a range of stakeholders and build productive working relationships
• Ability to identify issues, develop a logical and clear approach to problem solving and resolve conflict using own judgement
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, be self-motivated and committed to support the aims of the Trust
• Experience across several disciplines is essential for this role although it is at a basic skill level and does not require formal qualifications
• Confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Carpentry repairs to doors and frames (door handles/Locks/hinges etc).
• Plumbing repairs (minor leaks/blocked toilets/drains etc).
• Electrical repairs (Lamps/Switches/Sockets/Breakers etc.).
• Masonry repairs (loose/damaged bricks/pointing/uneven pathways etc.)
• Decoration services to properties (Ceilings/walls/skirtings/doors etc.)
• Minor porterage duties (Furniture/fixtures/fittings) and Assembly of furniture.
• Gardening services (weeding pathways/jet washing/grouting, guttering clearance)
• Boundary fence maintenance (repairs/treating/replacing panels etc)

Benefits

• 30 days Annual Leave Entitlement
• Get paid when you want - Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet.
• Access to an Employee Discount Platform from Day 1, with discounts and cash back for hundreds of retailers.
• An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family
• Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
• Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
• Learning and development opportunities for you to build your career
• Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. Dental, Therapies, Optical, Maternity/Paternity, NHS Prescriptions etc.

We pride ourselves with delivering the best person centred care, treatment and support, to enable people to live the lives they choose, to meet their goals and aspirations.

If you would like to discuss further please reach out to Paul Rees via email or phone [phone].

Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms.

Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.

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