Maintenance Operative

Touchstone Group Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions

Training provided

Discounts and offers

Job summary

Places for People is hiring a Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis at PinnPoint, Uxbridge UB10 0WN. Reporting to the Community Manager, you will ensure the site is well maintained and that technical issues are minimised.

You will assist with health and safety, support procurement of goods, and help residents with ad hoc requests. A basic DBS check is mandatory, and successful candidates may be certified after probation.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience is essential.
• Plumbing and decorating experience preferred.
• Mechanical/electrical qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site and minimise technical issues.
• Assist with health and safety responsibilities on site.
• Assist in procurement of goods and support residents with ad hoc requests.

Skills

Trades background

Plumbing experience

Decorating experience

Education

Mechanical/electrical qualifications

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

Over the last 30 years, Touchstone have identified different opportunities that have shaped our development. As part of the wider Places for People Group, we offer professional property management and create the best experience for our customers.

More About Your Role

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

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

This role is based on site Monday to Friday at PinnPoint, Uxbridge UB10 0WN with working hours of 9.00am – 5.30pm (with a 1-hour lunch break).

On a daily basis, you will 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.

We will be able to certify candidates after successfully completing probation.

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

More About You

Please download the attached Job Description for further information.

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

The Successful Candidate will Have

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

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

Pension with matched contributions

• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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].

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

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.