General Maintenance Operative

Service Care Solutions; Portishead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance service provider is looking for a skilled General Maintenance Operative (Roofer) to join their team in North Somerset. This full-time permanent role involves executing high-quality repairs, ensuring safety and professionalism, and maintaining excellent customer service. Candidates should be qualified tradespersons in roofing, possess relevant certifications, and have experience in similar maintenance work. A valid driving license is also required. This position will require managing materials and participating in an emergency repairs rota.

Qualifications

• Qualified tradesperson in at least one core trade, ideally roofing.
• Experience and knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Strong professional experience carrying out similar maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out works in line with trade standards and safety legislation.
• Work in occupied/unoccupied properties, liaising with tenants.
• Schedule and attend appointments to meet customer satisfaction.

Skills

Qualified tradesperson

Health & safety legislation knowledge

Experience working at height

Strong professional experience in maintenance

Valid driving licence

Education

Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualification

Good standard of education

Job description

General Maintenance Operative (Roofer)

Salary: £35,125 per annum

Location: North Somerset

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled General Maintenance Operative (Roofer) to join our team in North Somerset. This is a vital role providing high-quality repairs and maintenance across our properties, ensuring safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all works in line with trade standards, relevant health & safety legislation, and Group policies.
• Work in both occupied and unoccupied properties, liaising with tenants professionally.
• Undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks depending on demand.
• Take responsibility for the allocated vehicle, including maintaining 'imprest' stock, plant, and tools.
• Maintain clear communication with planners/supervisors regarding work issues.
• Manage materials and van stock effectively.
• Ensure all job-related costs are updated promptly and accurately.
• Schedule and attend appointments, meeting quality and customer satisfaction targets.
• Work independently or as part of a team as required.
• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota and support other technicians when needed.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Qualified tradesperson in at least one core trade (ideally roofing).
• Good standard of education.
• Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualification.
• Previous experience and knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Strong professional experience carrying out similar maintenance work, with a bias toward a core trade.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience working at height.
• Experience in social housing or within other housing organisations.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please email your latest CV to (url removed) or call Harry on (phone number removed)