Maintenance Officer

Julian House; Shoscombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Maintenance Officer to ensure properties remain safe and well-maintained. The role involves routine repairs, emergency response, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should possess strong building maintenance knowledge, a valid driver’s licence, and a clean driving record. Enjoy benefits such as generous leave, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

30% staff discount at charity shop

Generous pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Free monthly training sessions

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and access to own vehicle required.
• Wide knowledge of building maintenance, including carpentry and plumbing.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of repairs and report issues.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls for emergency repairs.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Driving skills

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

About Julian House

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

Role Summary

As a Maintenance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our properties remain safe, secure, and well‑maintained. Your day‑to‑day work will include carrying out routine repairs and general maintenance tasks such as painting, plastering, lock changes, and basic plumbing. You'll also be the go‑to person for urgent and emergency repairs, helping us keep our homes in excellent condition for the people who live in them.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site assessments of repairs and report any unreported maintenance issues to the line manager.
• Specify and request materials and equipment through the line manager as needed.
• Respond to out‑of‑hours calls and attend services for emergency repairs when required.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance, including tasks such as hanging doors, basic carpentry, and unblocking drainage.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

Key Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and access to own vehicle (business insurance required for travel roles).
• Clean driving licence.
• Wide knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance, including carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing and electrical works.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and ability to work in compliance with key H&S requirements.

Benefits and Culture

• 27 days annual leave (extra day off for birthday), plus bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after four years of continuous employment (pro rata for part‑time staff).
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop.
• A generous and competitive pension scheme.
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card offering discounts on thousands of brands.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer with an Equality and Diversity Action plan and a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Background Checks

All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Application

We accept CVs and applications in all formats.