General Maintenance Operative

Changing Lives; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Annual leave 25 days

Wellbeing days

Birthday off

Bank holidays off

Pension

Life insurance at x4 salary

Private health insurance

Job summary

Changing Lives in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Maintenance Operative to join the maintenance department. You will perform repairs and void maintenance, assist trades, and work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be reliable, collaborative, motivated and take pride in your work. Strong understanding of maintenance and good verbal communication are valued. This role supports our mission to help people secure safe housing and stability.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to work independently or in a team.
• Good understanding of basic maintenance tasks.
• Clear verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and void maintenance tasks.
• Assist trades with various carpentry, plumbing, decorating tasks.
• Work confidently both alone and as part of a team.
• Take pride in quality workmanship and safety.

Skills

Maintenance

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Job description

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Job

We are currently searching for a General Maintenance Operative to join our maintenance department. To carry out the traditional duties in repairs and void maintenance and assisting various trade operatives. This will include small plumbing, joinery, decoration and other associated tasks. You will be able to confidently work on your own and as part of a team.

You will need to be reliable, collaborative, motivated and take pride in your work.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of maintenance as well as and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Maternity Leave 20w fully paid + up to 52w leave total. Paternity Leave 4w paid. Adoption same as Maternity Leave. 25 Days Holiday, +2 Wellbeing Days + your Birthday & Bank Holidays off. Pension, Life Cover at X4 Salary & Private Health Insurance