Maintenance Assistant

Inspired Villages; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Villages is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their maintenance team. The role involves undertaking repairs, prioritising work requests, and assisting with gardening. The ideal candidate should have experience in building repair and strong communication skills. Enjoy benefits like a health cash plan, life assurance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bupa Health Cashplan

Life Assurance

33 days annual leave

Holiday buying scheme

5% matched pension scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in building repair or grounds maintenance.
• Holds a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repair work and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Prioritise work requests from residents and colleagues.
• Assist grounds team with gardening and landscaping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Health and Safety Qualification

Job description

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our expanding maintenance team.

As a key member of the maintenance team, you will support the village in the delivery of excellent customer service while maintaining our beautiful community to ensure residents (and colleagues) have the best years of their lives.

The Role:

• Undertaking repair work to support preventative maintenance tasks such as legionella control, residential checks and repairs, site surveys etc
• Prioritising and undertaking work requests raised by the residents and colleagues and determining the best fixes
• Ensuring that any damages are quickly and accurately reported
• Providing residential checks, monitoring defects, and providing a reasonable maintenance solution
• Assisting the grounds team with gardening and landscaping duties
• Driving to minibus as part of the driver rota
• Assisting the Head of Maintenance with ‘new building defects’ repairs.

Key Requirements:

• Previously worked in building repair or grounds maintenance
• Holds a full driving licence
• Ability to work on your own as well as within a team environment
• Confident, personable, and strong communications skills
• Any qualifications within the building trade or health and safety would be desirable.

The Benefits:

• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave)
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing hub and resources; including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!