Maintenance Operative

Places for People; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions

Training

Extra perks including discounts

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Maintenance Operative to keep a site well maintained and handle routine repairs at PinnPoint, Uxbridge.

You will report to the Community Manager, support health and safety, assist in procuring goods and responding to residents' ad hoc requests, with a 9:00–17:30 schedule on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance is preferred.
• Hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.
• Site-based role at PinnPoint, Uxbridge UB10 0WN with 9:00–17:30 hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site and minimise technical issues.
• Assist health and safety and deliver high levels of customer service.
• Assist in procurement of goods and respond to residents' ad hoc requests.
• Probation completion leads to certification.

Skills

Trades background

Plumbing

Decorating

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

Education

Mechanical/electrical qualifications

Job description

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

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - 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

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

The successful candidate will have:

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

The 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.

What's next?

If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

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 you 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 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

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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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

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.