Maintenance Team Leader

Academie voor Arbeidsmarktcommunicatie; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Cheltenham is seeking a Maintenance Operatives Team Leader to oversee a team, ensuring living environments are safe and well-maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, hold relevant certifications, and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers enhanced annual leave, health support, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Mental health support

Paycare health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Personal development opportunities

Optional overtime

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Previous maintenance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Decorators and Maintenance Operatives.
• Carry out damp and mould surveys, fire door inspections.
• Plan maintenance priorities and oversee contractor work.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ability to take initiative

Communication skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely certification

City & Guilds qualification or NVQ level 2 in a trade

Job description

Overview

P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation delivering services for people who face social exclusion. We are innovative, collaborative, and dedicated to making a real difference in the communities we support. We are looking for a Maintenance Operatives Team Leader to help ensure living environments are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Decorators and Maintenance Operatives, delegating tasks and providing technical support.
• Carry out essential site tasks such as damp and mould surveys and fire door inspections.
• Plan maintenance priorities and oversee contractor work to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support safety, efficiency, and quality across the repairs and replacement service.
• Maintain a good understanding of legal compliance, including HHSRS, to deliver departmental standards.
• Work at various sites across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
• Drive improvements and track resources to ensure properties remain safe for residents.

Qualifications and Experience

• IOSH Managing Safely certification, or a City & Guilds qualification or NVQ level 2 in at least one trade.
• Skills and leadership experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people and take initiative.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays.
• Mental health and wellbeing support with access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• Paycare health cash plan for a wide range of health expenses within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 GP appointments, counselling, and health assessments.
• Team initiatives such as team away days, P3s Big Day Out, and the Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Discounts via Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Personal development opportunities including mentoring, training, secondments, and job shadowing.
• Enhanced sickness pay based on length of service.
• Optional overtime and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Additional equipment provision where applicable (workwear, tools, and company van or car).

Please note: P3 reserves the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

Additional Details

• The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Previous maintenance experience is essential.
• Post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check, paid for by P3.
• P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination.

P3 is committed to equal opportunities and delivering services with integrity and respect.