Maintenance Assistant

BOEST!; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure properties are well-maintained and safe. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, from cleaning and property clearance to performing multi-skilled maintenance including plumbing and minor repairs. The ideal candidate will possess relevant trade qualifications and experience in property repairs, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality service and customer care. With a supportive work environment that values professional development and employee well-being, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Aviva pension scheme

30 days holiday

Health care scheme

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programme

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years glazing experience and relevant trade qualifications required.
• Knowledge of property repairs and construction techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, security, and safety of properties at all times.
• Carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks including plumbing and painting.
• Assist the Trade Supervisor to diagnose and complete required work.

Skills

Glazing experience

Property repairs

Construction techniques

Health and Safety knowledge

Dynamic risk assessments

Customer care

Basic IT skills

Full driving licence

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Tools

Maintenance tools

Plant and machinery

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Overall Purpose of Job

To carry out a range of maintenance related tasks to a high standard, in occupied and empty properties, in a courteous and polite manner and in accordance with the relevant safety regulations and organisational policies and procedures.

We offer all our employees a great package of benefits too, including:

• Competitive salary £30,169 which is bench marked against other employers
• Enrolment on our Aviva pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution)
• 30 days holiday (plus extra days off for Bank Holidays/Birthdays)
• Health care scheme
• Flexible/agile working, plus the option to work from home if your role allows
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Continual professional development including management development.
• A dedicated health and wellbeing programme (access to a variety of support and free benefits)
• Time out of work to carry out volunteer opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the cleanliness, security & safety of our properties is maintained at all times.
• Carry out cleaning activities to an agreed standard, including cleaning & disinfecting internal areas, such as toilets, kitchens & bathrooms.
• Property & garden clearance and removal of the associated waste.
• Strimming and cutting of gardens where required.
• Carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks as required to complete works effectively & efficiently, including:
• Removal of items within the property to enable new ones to be fitted.
• Replacing, refixing & repairing joinery items within properties, such as internal doors, skirting boards, floorboards, stairs, bannisters, and kitchen units.
• Painting & decorating tasks as instructed by the trade supervisor or the Empty Homes Co-ordinator/Area Manager.
• Carrying out plumbing repairs to pipework & wastes where required.
• Small plastering & bricklaying repairs to internal & external walls.
• Repairs to external paths, including concreting & slabs.
• Carry out repair or refixing of rainwater goods to properties.
• Removal & renewal of small areas of floor & wall tiles.
• Installation of items such as shower curtains, grab rails, and other minor aids & adaptations to tenanted & empty homes.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to enable maintenance tasks to be completed in a timely manner.
• Actively assist the Trade Supervisor to diagnose and carry out the required work within properties.
• Assist with ensuring that materials are available, either pre works or whilst works are ongoing, to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Carry out tasks in compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and/or the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Be customer focused at all times and have the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels.
• Work with various forms of technology including an iPad to ensure tasks are deployed and completed correctly and efficiently.
• Be aware of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and report any concerns via Ongo’s Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required

• Relevant trade qualifications in glazing/5 years glazing experience.
• Experience of property repairs, construction techniques, and maintenance work.
• Knowledge in the use and maintenance of tools, plant, and machinery relevant to the trade.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety at Work practices.
• Ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Customer care oriented and dedicated to the provision of a high-quality service.
• Full driving licence.
• Basic IT skills.