Maintenance Operative

Target Housing; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep and repair of buildings and facilities. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including general maintenance, conducting inspections, and mentoring new recruits. The role offers various benefits, including mileage compensation and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Great opportunities for career development

Mileage Compensation

Membership to Westfield Health

Lifetime Financial Membership

Option to purchase a Blue Light card

28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free Parking

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience of general maintenance is preferred.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance repairs and inspections to properties.
• Undertake scheduled and reactive repairs.
• Mentor new recruits and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Team Work

Effective communication Skills

Planning and organising

Integrity

Communication & influencing

Customer Focus

Job description

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• To carry out maintenance repairs to buildings, fixtures, and fixings. Including a wide range of basic joinery tasks, basic plumbing, and basic electrical works
• To inspect systems, maintain grounds including general cleans and painting
• Undertake all scheduled and reactive repairs to a high standard to the property portfolio
• When required assist with stock management
• Complete handover inspections and highlight any concerns to the Property Admin team
• Have awareness of any repairs within the properties and report to the Property Admin team
• Highlight any safeguarding concerns to the Management Team
• Responsible for own personal safety and risk assess each situation accordingly using the provided safety planning information
• Mentor new recruits to ensure they meet the needs of the organisation
• Be responsible for a company vehicle and ensure all checks and documentation are completed and accurate
• Attend all relevant training courses and meetings as required
• Attend a minimum of Bi-annual One to One meetings
• Adhere to all Target Housing’s policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as requested or required to further the aims of the organisation and as directed by the Management Team
  
  

Person Specification

• Able to meet the physical demands of the role
• Experience of general maintenance
• Flexible and willing to adapt to a frequently changing role
• Understand the need for continuous improvement within the service
• Able to work well within a team
• Awareness and understanding of the people we support and their potential vulnerabilities
• Full driving license
  
  

Competencies

• Team Work (Critical)
• Effective communication Skills(Critical)
• Planning and organising (Critical)
• Integrity (Critical)
• Communication & influencing (Important)
• Customer Focus (Important)
  
  

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Mileage Compensation
• Membership to Westfield Health
• Lifetime Financial Membership
• Option to purchase a Blue Light card
• 28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free Parking
• Enhanced DBS check
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
  
  

CLOSING DATE 16th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.