Maintenance Pro: Safe, Welcoming Spaces for Recovery

ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mungo’s Lewisham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre. You will help maintain a safe environment, support clients’ recovery journeys and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely repairs and redecorations.

The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with duties spanning plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general repairs. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; the post is permanent and full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment handling repair requests efficiently.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload against deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills for effective relationships.
• Eagerness to learn and work with clients in a holistic, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely turnover of voids to meet KPI targets.
• Coordinate clearance and redecorating of rooms.
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks: plumbing, painting, carpentry, lock changes, furniture repairs, tiling and general repairs.
• Manage varying workload in a fast-paced assessment centre ensuring admin tasks are completed.
• Collaborate onsite with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

St Mungo’s Lewisham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre. You will help maintain a safe environment, support clients’ recovery journeys and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely repairs and redecorations.

The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with duties spanning plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general repairs. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; the post is permanent and full-time.