Maintenance Operative

Serco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for a Maintenance Operative in Leicester to handle repairs and installations, including fire doors and kitchens. The role demands previous maintenance experience and a valid UK driving license. You will work both independently and in a team while maintaining health & safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary, vehicle provision, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Vehicle and fuel card provided

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discounts for retailers

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a related field required.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage and purchase materials from approved suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to required standards.
• Fit fire doors, complete kitchens, and install bathrooms.
• Ensure health & safety during and after works.

Skills

Joinery

Fitting

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

Maintaining Workflow

Job description

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Salary – up to £, depending on experience, plus Serco benefits.

Full UK driving licence must be held. 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, whether reactive, proactive, or pre-planned (via manager), are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines. You will be required to fit fire doors and frames, complete fitted kitchens, and install bathrooms, including all plumbing and pipework.

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

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the health & safety of yourself and 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 and maintained in a professional and clean condition.

Flexible Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, with hours per day between specified times to meet operational needs.

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 as per contractual responsibilities. This will occur approximately once every 8 weeks for emergencies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, fuel card, and tools provided
• Days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Why Serco?

Serco offers employees the opportunity and support to pursue their ambitions and develop the skills needed to achieve their career goals. We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team while respecting work/life balance. This 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 employment offers are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.