Maintenance Person

The Salvation Army; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure high-quality living conditions for young adults experiencing homelessness. The role includes emergency repairs and general maintenance of facilities. Applicants should have practical maintenance experience and excellent communication skills, and demonstrate the organization's core values in their work. This position is crucial for delivering supportive and outcome-focused services.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Skills in communication and problem-solving.
• Ability to work within a values-based framework.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities, equipment, and systems in good condition.
• Complete emergency repairs and routine maintenance.
• Ensure high-quality support services for residents.

Skills

Ability to embrace and exhibit values

Ability to meet quality standards

Practical experience in similar role

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Greig House Lifehouse located in Westferry is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Person to join our Homelessness Service Team. We provide residential supported accommodation for up to 20 young adults male and female aged between 18-25 years old who are experiencing homelessness or recently left care. The role of the Maintenance Person is to provide a high-quality environment for our clients, our maintenance person plays an important part in being responsible for keeping facilities, equipment and systems in good working condition. You will be carrying out a range of maintenance activities including completing emergency repairs as they arise, varying out day to day repairs and maintenance of building and grounds. This post is pivotal in ensuring our vision for high quality, outcome focused support services is delivered, in which client choice and control is clear.

• Ability to embrace and exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness working in a way that is trauma sensitive and strength based, within a psychologically informed framework.
• Ability to carry out the tasks to the required quality standards and timescales
• Practical experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills