Maintenance Operative

Serco Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for a Maintenance Operative covering the Stoke-on-Trent area. The role entails carrying out repairs efficiently, ensuring health and safety, and managing materials responsibly. Candidates should possess strong maintenance skills, including joinery and plumbing, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position offers a competitive salary up to £30,000, a vehicle, and excellent corporate benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Vehicle and fuel card provided

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required.
• Ability to manage own workflow.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs within SLA deadlines.
• Manage materials using company account card.
• Ensure health and safety during works.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

General Fitting

Job description

Overview

Permanent, Full Time

Field Based role covering Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Crewe areas

Up to £30,000 per annum + Vehicle + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

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 for an individual with previous maintenance experience within fields relating to joinery, kitchen fitting, bath fitting, general fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating, etc. You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as work effectively 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.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across theentire AASC contract
• The chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leaderemployers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.