Maintenance Officer / Caretaker

AWD online; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization seeks a Maintenance Officer / Caretaker in Crewe to maintain safe environments for people at risk of homelessness. You will handle room preparation, general repairs, and collaborate with a multi-skilled team. Essential qualifications include maintenance experience and skills in painting, decorating, and basic plumbing. Benefits include sick pay and pension contributions, with a part-time position that may expand to full time in the future.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Health care cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general maintenance, repairs or property upkeep.
• Ability to carry out painting, decorating, basic joinery and minor plumbing tasks.
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.
• A practical, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, repairing and preparing rooms and flats for new occupants.
• Carrying out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating tasks.
• Building and installing flat pack furniture as required.
• Responding to maintenance issues in occupied rooms and communal areas.
• Supporting ongoing property improvement and maintenance programmes.

Skills

General maintenance

Repairs

Painting

Decorating

Basic joinery

Minor plumbing tasks

Using hand and power tools

Time management

Education

Qualification in a relevant trade

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Officer / Caretaker

Salary: £13 per hour + Benefits

Location: Crewe, Cheshire, North West England

Job type: Part-Time, Permanent (possibility of increasing to Full Time in April 2026)

Working hours: 20 hours per week (days and hours negotiable)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Maintenance Officer / Caretaker to support accommodation services across several residential sites. This role plays a vital part in maintaining safe, welcoming environments for people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.

As a Maintenance Officer / Caretaker you will work across a main accommodation site, a larger campus-style service and a number of dispersed properties. The focus is on room turnaround, general repairs, decorating and ensuring properties are ready for new residents in a timely manner.

The Maintenance Officer / Caretaker will join a small, multi-skilled property team, working closely with managers and colleagues to deliver reactive and planned maintenance. There is potential for hours to increase to full time from April 2026.

DUTIES

• Room Turnaround and Preparation: Cleaning, repairing and preparing rooms and flats for new occupants
• General Maintenance Work: Carrying out basic joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating tasks
• Furniture Assembly: Building and installing flat pack furniture as required
• Reactive Repairs: Responding to maintenance issues in occupied rooms and communal areas
• Planned Maintenance: Supporting ongoing property improvement and maintenance programmes
• Health and Safety Awareness: Identifying hazards and reporting or addressing health and safety issues
• Stock Management: Monitoring materials and advising on required supplies or specialist equipment
• Record Keeping: Updating maintenance information using internal systems

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in general maintenance, repairs or property upkeep
• Ability to carry out painting, decorating, basic joinery and minor plumbing tasks
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely
• A practical, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Willingness to work across multiple sites

DESIRABLE

• Qualification in a relevant trade (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, electrical work)
• Experience of working in housing support, homelessness services, or a related field
• Experience of working with people with complex needs including challenging behaviour, substance misuse, mental health issues and/or criminal offending backgrounds
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements such as COSHH, Legionella control etc
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures for vulnerable adults and children
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

BENEFITS

• Company sick pay
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance (four times annual salary)
• Health care cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The organisation is committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS check.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14209