Maintenance Operative

ZipRecruiter; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the social care sector seeks a skilled Maintenance Operative to join their community hub team in Slough. This role involves performing essential repair and maintenance tasks while promoting high standards in supportive environments. Candidates with a passion for making a difference and a full driving license are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream financial health app

Ongoing education opportunities

Employee welfare initiatives

Access to counseling services

Recognition schemes and team events

Employee discounts

Staff incentive schemes

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for team building

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence and access to a car required.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent time and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance work across assigned regions.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness in working areas.
• Utilise the maintenance portal to keep track of work.

Skills

Repair and maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Time management

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Location: Slough

Contact: Full time

Hours: 37.5

About Us

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve Together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector. We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Operative to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Responsibilities:

1. Carry out all aspects of repair and maintenance work within the region/services assigned to you.
2. Repair services to include plumbing, carpentry, fixing broken furniture/walls, gardening, and overseeing other works that require attention.
3. Identify scope of gardening works with the Deputy Estates Manager.
4. Ensure that working areas are left clean and tidy.
5. Undertake basic administration tasks related to this work and support fellow team members and the Coordinator as team leader.
6. Utilise the maintenance portal for all works undertaken, keeping it up to date, and provide feedback to the Coordinator.
7. Promote high standards in the environment for the people we support through professional practice and respectful working in people's homes.

Requirements:

• A full (clean) driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to travel and work unsociable hours if required.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent time management, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Ethical and professional behaviour.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks.
• Ability to use initiative and work with conflicting deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Wagestream - a financial health app offering pay advances.
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to counseling services and mental health programs.
• Recognition schemes, team events, and social activities.
• Employee discount schemes across various retailers and services.
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month, and Heroes Awards.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment valuing employee well-being.
• Opportunities for team building and social engagement.

Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important as your experience. We will provide training and support—just bring your appetite for learning and desire to make a difference.

If you're ready to start or continue your career in care with us, we want to hear from you!