Maintenance Operative (mulit-skilled)

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Medical cashback scheme

Stakeholder pension with 5% employer contribution

Job summary

Stonepillow is seeking an experienced multi-skilled maintenance operative in Chichester. You will be responsible for performing reactive repairs and planned maintenance in various trades, ensuring our properties are safe and functional.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of multi-trade experience, a full manual UK driving licence, and the ability to work in occupied settings with respect and professionalism.

Benefits include healthcare support, retail discounts, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade experience of at least three years.
• Own tools and a full manual UK driving licence.
• Organised and self-directed approach to workload management.
• Comfortable working in occupied residential settings.
• Good record-keeping and basic digital systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Preparing void properties to re-let standard.
• Identifying and remediating damp and mould hazards.
• Liaising with contractors on planned works.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Electrics

Record-keeping

Job description

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Hours Full Time- 37 hours per week (must be prepared to work flexibly to suit the needs of the job - may include, evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

Stonepillow has been supporting people experiencing homelessness across Chichester and Arun since 1989. Our properties are working environments where our clients live and recover, and the standard of those environments matters.

We are looking for an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join the property management team and take genuine ownership of keeping our buildings safe, functional and fit for purpose.

What the job involves

• Carrying out reactive repairs and planned maintenance across all Stonepillow properties
• Working across multiple trades including carpentry, basic plumbing, painting and decorating, plastering and minor electrics
• Preparing void properties to re-let standard, including light refurbishment
• Experience of emergency lighting, including replacement of bulbs and/or LED bulkheads, and legionella awareness. Identifying, reporting and remediating damp, mould and HHSRS hazards
• Keeping accurate job records and compliance logs
• Liaising with contractors and supporting the property management team on planned works
• Working respectfully and safely in occupied supported accommodation alongside people who may be experiencing significant difficulties in their lives

What we are looking for

• Proven multi-trade experience of at least three years
• Own tools and a full manual UK driving licence (must be 21+ for insurance purposes)
• Genuine competence across at least three trades, not just a general maintenance background
• An organised, self-directed approach to managing a varied workload across multiple sites
• Comfortable working in occupied residential settings, with professional boundaries and a calm, respectful manner around residents
• Good record-keeping and the ability to use basic digital systems for job management

The benefits of working at Stonepillow

• Healthcare and wellbeing support including access to in-app virtual appointments with NHS registered GPs and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance programme with face-to-face counselling
• A medical cashback scheme and retail discounts
• Stakeholder pension, employer contribution of 5%

Stonepillow is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.