General Maintenance Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave 20w fully paid

Up to 52w total leave

Paternity leave 4w paid

Adoption leave equal to Maternity

25 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Your Birthday off

Bank holidays off

Pension

Life cover at x4 salary

Private health insurance

Job summary

Changing Lives in Gateshead is seeking a General Maintenance Operative to join the maintenance department. You will perform repairs, void maintenance, and assist various trade operatives, including small plumbing, joinery and decoration tasks. You can work well solo or as part of a team.

You will need to be reliable, collaborative and take pride in your work, with a solid understanding of maintenance and good verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Maintenance skills and general trade awareness.
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
• Good practical problem-solving and practical hands-on abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and void maintenance.
• Assist various trade operatives in tasks.
• Perform small plumbing, joinery, decoration and related duties.
• Work confidently both independently and in a team.
• Be reliable, collaborative and take pride in your work.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of maintenance and communicate effectively.

Job description

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General Maintenance Operative

Reference: OCT20263401

Expiry date: 18:00, Tue, 10th Nov 2026

Location: Gateshead

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

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.