Maintenance Operative

Serco Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Maintenance Operative to manage repairs and maintenance in Wigan and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will oversee a variety of tasks including plumbing, joinery, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent benefits package, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Vehicle and fuel card provided

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discounts for major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance work, with skills in joinery, plumbing, and general fitting.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to manage materials and workflow effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs as requested.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained during work.
• Manage materials for maintenance tasks using company resources.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Health & Safety compliance

Painting & Decorating

Job description

Overview

Serco Limited
Permanent, Full Time
Field based role covering Wigan and surrounding areas
Salary: £25,369 – £30,369 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carry out maintenance work in areas including joinery, kitchen fitting, bath fitting, general fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating, etc. You will manage your own workflow as well as work effectively within a team when necessary.
• Ensure Health & Safety of yourself and all users of the property during, and after works have been undertaken and completed.
• 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.

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 provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across the entire 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.

We offer access to Global Employee Networks and a culture of diversity and inclusion. Serco employee networks include SercoInspire, SercoEmbrace, SercoUnlimited and In@Serco.

Apply

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. We sometimes adjust closing dates based on volume; please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We are open to discussions around flexibility and a hybrid work structure. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers. 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.

We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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