Maintenance Officer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Swindon seeks a part-time Maintenance Officer. You will manage maintenance tasks, ensure safety compliance, and work closely with specialist contractors. The role offers flexible hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension

Employee assistance

Gym membership

Health plans

Cycle scheme

Life assurance

Staff events

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with utilities management and DIY tasks like carpentry.
• Competent in using maintenance tools and fixing minor defects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specialist maintenance companies and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitor and record workplace safety, testing and documenting hazards.
• Travel as required to various sites for maintenance oversight.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

General maintenance knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Officer

We are looking for a Maintenance Officer to join the Estates team to deliver a range of day-to-day tasks and programmed maintenance jobs at all sites.

Position: Maintenance Officer

Location: Swindon, with some travel to London and Bala (Wales) offices

Hours: Part-time – 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,100 pro rata (£15,060 per annum actual)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 June 2025

Interview Dates: First round online on 16 June 2025; second round in person at Swindon office on 23 June 2025

The Role

You will oversee specialist maintenance companies, monitor their performance, and ensure health and safety compliance on site. You will also monitor and record workplace safety, including portable appliance testing, slip and trip hazards, and fire risks.

You will primarily work at the Swindon office but will need to travel to London and Bala offices as required—approximately once a month to London and bi-monthly to Bala.

About You

You should have the ability to travel to all sites, with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. You will have a solid working knowledge of general maintenance, including health and safety regulations such as Manual Handling, COSHH, LOLER, and PUWER. Experience with security procedures, utilities management, and DIY tasks like grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and decorating is essential.

You should be competent in safely using related tools, capable of fixing minor defects, and willing to develop skills such as PAT testing or forklift operation. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement explaining your interest and suitability for this role.

In Return

The organisation values personal gifts and abilities, offering flexible working hours, opportunities for learning and growth, and a supportive environment that promotes diversity and inclusion. Benefits include flexible working, pension, employee assistance, gym membership, health plans, cycle scheme, life assurance, staff events, and access to learning platforms.

The charity is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all community sections. If you require adjustments during the application process, let us know.

This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.