Maintenance Operative – Safe Homes, On-Call & Career Growth

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with fuel card

Tools and uniform provided

Career progression

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee well-being programs

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Limited is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for Nottinghamshire to help provide safe, secure and well-maintained accommodation for asylum seekers under the Home Office. The role includes on-call duties and a fully equipped company van with tools and fuel card.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, joinery, plumbing, and general repairs, while keeping records and coordinating with housing staff and contractors. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be practical, problem-solver with pride in work.
• Desirable trades experience (joinery, plumbing, painting, decorating) or strong DIY skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region and occasional UK travel; full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across properties.
• Complete joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, fittings and general maintenance.
• Coordinate with Housing Officers, contractors and colleagues to maintain safe homes meeting Home Office standards.
• Record maintenance activities and manage jobs through our systems.
• Carry out property compliance tasks including PAT testing and safety practices.
• Manage materials, tools and vehicle responsibly.
• Build relationships with residents and partner organisations to deliver customer-focused service.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota for 24-hour emergency maintenance.

Skills

Practical skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Serco Limited is recruiting a Maintenance Operative for Nottinghamshire to help provide safe, secure and well-maintained accommodation for asylum seekers under the Home Office. The role includes on-call duties and a fully equipped company van with tools and fuel card.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, joinery, plumbing, and general repairs, while keeping records and coordinating with housing staff and contractors. A UK driving licence is essential.