Maintenance Operative

Serco Group Plc; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure all requested repairs are carried out to required standards and within SLA deadlines. This role involves traveling within the region and occasionally across the UK. An ideal candidate should have maintenance experience and a valid UK driver's license. This position offers flexible working hours and benefits including pension scheme and tools provided.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Vehicle, fuel card and tools provided

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career opportunities

Employee discounts for major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a related field.
• Valid UK driver's license is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to the required standard and within SLA deadlines.
• Travel within the region and occasionally across the UK.
• Maintain health & safety during and after works.

Skills

Previous maintenance experience

Joinery

Fitting

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

Job description

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 covering Cheshire for an individual with previous maintenance experience within a field relating to joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating etc. You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as working 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.

Responsibilities

• Mon - Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet operational needs.
• You will be required to travel within the region and occasionally across the UK; a valid UK driver’s licence is essential.
• All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.
• There will be a required out-of-hours on-call duties on a rota basis to provide 24/7 emergency cover (approximately once every 8–10 weeks).
• Ensure you maintain health & safety of yourself and users during and after works.
• Purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers only.
• Vehicle provided by the company will be kept inspected, clean and professional.
• Flexible working pattern.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, fuel card and tools are all provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

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.

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.

Why Serco?

Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their own ambitions and develop the skills required to achieve their career goals. We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team whilst also respecting your work/life balance. This ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.