Maintenance Operative- Field based

The Esland Group Ltd; Moscow Farm; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van & Fuel Card

Overtime rate

Tools Supplied

Earn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend

Monthly recognition awards

Access to our Employee Assistance Prog

Access to big-brand deals and discount

Free parking

A day off for your birthday

Make a difference to a child's life

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Estates & Maintenance team field-based at our Belper Support Centre. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance across our homes, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening, with a driving license and ability to travel between sites.

Jira experience is a plus, and you will work closely with the Estates Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance with high standard of work.
• Experience in plastering, carpentry and decorating for homes.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrics.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organisation.
• Safe use of powered hand and bench tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent IT system usage; Jira experience is preferred.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel between homes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete general maintenance and repair in our homes.
• Carry out planned and reactive tasks with the wider team.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and report issues to management.
• Willing to work one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Painting

Basic electrics

Gardening

Communication

Powered tools

Driving license

IT systems

Tools

Jira

Job description

Maintenance Operative- Field based

Department: Estates & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belper - Support Centre

Reporting To: Estates Manager

Compensation: £31,500 / year

Description

Are you a competent and multiskilled Maintenance professional looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to be part of a multi-skilled team, providing property maintenance and repair to our care homes plus other areas of the business. You will work as a part of an integral team, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance and repair procedures such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening skills.

We are looking for someone who is happy and confident to carry out a range of works, maintenance and property upkeep across the Bedford area.

Who we are?

At Esland, we have a clear mission of providing high quality residential care, education and other wrap around services which offers a bespoke specialist service to Local Authorities ensuring that they get the best outcomes for their young people.

We are proud of the quality services that we offer both Local Authorities, children and our staff. We are a provider of choice, offering long term placement stability and through our Road to Resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and completion of all aspects of general maintenance and repair in our homes.
• Completion of any other maintenance tasks as and when required, working with the wider maintenance team across our homes.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to management.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You will have experience in all aspects of general maintenance and the ability to carry out this work to a high standard.

• You will have experience in all aspects of plastering, carpentry and decorating, in order to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service to our homes.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrics.
• Excellent communication skills, to liaise effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• You will be experienced in the safe use of powered hand and bench tools.
• You can work both independently and as part of the wider team.
• Confident in using IT systems - Currently we use Jira to manage and update jobs.
• A full driving license is essential, along with flexibility to travel across our homes.

Benefits

• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Overtime rate
• Tools Supplied
• Earn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme via E-together.
• Free parking
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!