Maintenance Team Leader

People Potential Possibilities; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Maintenance Operatives Team Leader to oversee maintenance teams and ensure the safety and comfort of living environments. Responsible for conducting surveys and planning maintenance, the ideal candidate has property maintenance knowledge and leadership experience. This role offers a supportive work environment with significant annual leave, health benefits, and personal development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Commitment to mental health and wellbeing

Paycare health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team initiatives

Discounts

Personal development opportunities

Enhanced sickness pay

Earning potential with overtime

Additional equipment provision

Qualifications

• Previous employment or experience in maintenance is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Decorators and Maintenance Operatives.
• Carry out damp and mould surveys.
• Oversee contractor work and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of property maintenance

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Ability to work with a wide range of people

Education

City & Guilds qualification or NVQ level 2 in at least one trade

Job description

Our Charity

Our Charity

P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.

We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

The Role

Are you passionate about combining your leadership skills and knowledge of property maintenance to make a meaningful difference in the community?

Join us as a Maintenance Operatives Team Leader and help improve the lives of people using P3 Charity’s services by ensuring their living environments are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Working at various sites across Cheltenham and Gloucester, you will carry out essential tasks like damp and mould surveys, fire door inspections, and planning maintenance priorities whilst also leading a small yet very successful and hard-working team of Decorators and Maintenance Operatives, delegating tasks, providing them with technical support, and overseeing contractor work to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

With a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality, you’ll help drive improvements and track resources across our repairs and replacement service, ensuring our properties remain a safe haven for all. You will possess a good understanding of legal compliance, including HHSRS to deliver our departmental standards.

We’re looking for someone with IOSH Managing Safely certification, a City & Guildsqualification or NVQ level 2 in at least one trade with skills and leadership experience in a similar role, who can work with a wide range of people and take initiative. A company van, tools, and workwear are provided.

If you’re ready to combine your leadership skills and knowledge of property maintenance to make a real impact in helping others, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
• Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.
• Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.

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

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence. Previous employment or experience in maintenance is essential. Please note, this post is subject to a standard check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.