Maintenance Operative

PfP Students; Toll Bar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave

Pension with matched contributions upo

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

2% bonus scheme

Job summary

PfP Students, part of Places for People, is hiring a Maintenance Operative to join our on-site team at Beton House on a permanent basis. You will help keep the site well maintained, support health and safety, and assist with resident requests while delivering friendly service.

The ideal candidate has a trades background with plumbing or decorating experience and mechanical/electrical qualifications. DBS check is mandatory and a commitment to safeguarding is expected.

Qualifications

• A trades background.
• Plumbing and decorating experience.
• Mechanical/electrical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site to a high standard and support health and safety.
• Assist with procurement of goods and respond to residents' ad hoc requests.
• Ensure DBS checks are completed and safeguarding policies followed.

Skills

Trades background

Plumbing

Decoration

Job description

At PfP Students, we create and manage places where students can feel safe, supported and ready to make the most of university life. As part of Places for People, the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we partner with universities to deliver expert facilities management and a better experience for the students who call our accommodation home.

As the UK'sleading Social Enterprise, we move lives forward every day by building, managing and supporting thriving Communities.

From new homes, social housing and student accommodation to leisure, education and Community initiatives, our work makes a positive difference to millions of People across the UK.

And that takes People who care about doing the right thing. People who are ambitious, ready to grow and motivated to make a difference through the work they do.

We're looking forColleagues who bring energy, curiosity and ownership. People who enjoy being challenged, support those around them and want to keep raising the bar. Because when we perform at our best, we create more opportunities to invest in our Customers, our Communities and each other.

Experience matters, but it's only part of the story. If you share our values and want to build a career where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More about your role

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis.

Reporting to theGeneral Manager, you will ensure that the site is well maintained and technical issues minimised.

This role is based on site Monday to Friday at Beton House with working hours of 9.30am – 6pm (with a 30 minutelunch break).

On a daily basis, youwill assist with health and safety issues and ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained throughout the site. In addition, you will assist in the procurement of goods and residents with ad hoc requests.

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.

Please download the attached Job Description for furtherinformation

More about you

The ideal candidatewill have maintenance experience. Previous experiencewithin hospitality is also desired thought not essential.

The successful candidatewill have:

• A trades background
• Plumbing and decorating experience
• Mechanical/electrical qualifications

The Benefits

We know rewarding work deserves rewarding benefits. That's why, alongside a competitive salary, you'll have access to a package designed to support you at work and beyond.

You'll receive:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pensionwith matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leavewith the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training anddevelopment
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and muchmore.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [e-mail].

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking.