Maintenance Operative

Serco; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Vehicle, fuel card and tools provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discounts for major retailers

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a Maintenance Operative to cover Blackburn and Lancashire. You will carry out reactive, proactive and pre-planned repairs to required standards and within SLA deadlines, using your trade skills in joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel within the region and occasionally across the UK. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with on-call duties and a rotating rota.

Qualifications

• Must have maintenance experience in joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, proactive and pre-planned repairs to required standards and within SLA deadlines.
• Prioritise health and safety of self and users during and after works.
• Purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Willingness to travel

UK driving licence

Job description

AASC - Blackburn & Lancashire

Full time - 37.5 hours per week.

Salary - £27,500 - £33,500 depending on experience & skills, plus Serco benefits. Full UK driving licence required.

Vehicle and tools provided.

Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation.

As the Maintenance Operative your role is key in ensuring all requested repairs, be that reactive or proactive and pre planned (via manager), are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity covering Blackburn and Lancashire for an individual with previous maintenance experience within a field relating to joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating etc. You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as working within a team when necessary.

As a Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and that of all users of the property during, and after works have been undertaken and completed.

As part of your role, you will be required to purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers only. Vehicles provided by the company will be inspected regularly by employees and kept in a professional and clean condition.

Flexible Working pattern: Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business. On -Call Requirements & Out of Hours Working. There will be a requirement to undertake out of hours on call duties, working on a rota basis to ensure 24/7 emergency cover is provided as per our contractual responsibilities. This will be carried out once every 8-10 weeks for emergencies.

What We Offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Why Serco?

Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their own ambitions and develop the skills required to achieve their career goals. We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team whilst also respecting your work/life balance. This ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.

What You Need To Do The Job

You will need a willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver's licence is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office).

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A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we're united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

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