Maintenance Operative

Serco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco seeks a Maintenance Operative to conduct repairs and ensure safety standards while working independently and within a team. This role requires maintenance experience in multiple fields, flexibility for on-call duties, and offers a supportive culture with career opportunities. Join Serco to make a positive impact on public services.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Vehicle, fuel card, and tools provided

Employee discounts for major retailers

Career opportunities across the contract

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various repairs to required standards.
• Manage purchasing and materials effectively.
• Ensure vehicles and tools are well maintained.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Glass fitting

Painting & decorating

Tools

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools

Job description

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

As the Maintenance Operative, your role is key in ensuring all requested repairs—reactive, proactive, or pre-planned—are carried out to the required standard and within SLA deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with maintenance experience in fields such as glass fitting, carpentry, plumbing, painting & decorating, etc. You should be highly motivated, able to manage your workflow independently, and work effectively within a team when necessary.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for health & safety during and after works are undertaken and completed.

Your role will also involve purchasing and managing materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers. Company-provided vehicles will be regularly inspected and maintained in a professional, clean condition.

Flexible Working Pattern

• Mon to Fri, 7.5 hours per day, between 08:00 and 18:00, to meet operational needs.

On-Call Requirements & Out-of-Hours Working

• Out-of-hours on-call duties on a rota basis to ensure 24/7 emergency cover, as per contractual responsibilities.

Why Serco?

A place you can make an impact - Delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A place you can count on - Opportunities to learn and develop across UK-wide operations.

A place for you - Supportive team culture encouraging success.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, Fuel Card, and tools provided
• Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

About Serco

At Serco, everyone plays an important role—from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we deliver services in defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are committed to redesigning and improving public services for everyone.

Join Serco and access our Global Employee Networks—SercoInspire, SercoEmbrace, SercoUnlimited, and In@Serco—led by colleagues passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Apply

Please click the apply button to submit your application. Note that application deadlines may be moved forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that supports all candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available from interview through employment. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and are open to flexible working arrangements. We are a Disability Confident Leader and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria will be given opportunities to demonstrate their abilities at interview. For application assistance, contact 0345 010 4000.

Serco supports fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Contact our recruitment team at 0345 010 4000 to discuss.