Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to deliver high-quality maintenance services across the Midlands and Northern regions. The role involves addressing repairs in newly purchased apartments, ensuring customer satisfaction, and requires practical trade knowledge. Benefits include a company van, generous holiday options, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Company van

24 days holiday plus options to buy/sell additional days

Day off on your birthday

Company pension contribution

Wellbeing support

Group life assurance

Health Screening

Discretionary sick pay

Long service awards

Charity fund matching

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, and decorating.
• Experience in housebuilding/construction preferred.
• Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services to homeowners requiring repairs.
• Complete snagging issues to a high standard.
• Work independently and keep disruption to a minimum.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Technical qualification in building (e.g., City & Guilds)

Job description

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• Location: Covering our developments based in the Midlands and North

About the job

We are looking for a skilled and diligent Maintenance Technician who enjoys working independently, is customer-focused, and content to travel within the Midlands and Northern region.

The Maintenance Technician provides professional and courteous maintenance services to customers (our homeowners) requiring repairs and alterations within their newly purchased apartment.

Work on these snagging issues should be completed to a high standard of workmanship and is a complimentary service provided to the customer from their move-in date and for the first three years of occupation.

You will take great care and pride in your work, keeping disruption to a minimum for our homeowners and tidying up after yourself when carrying out duties and repairs.

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be provided with a handheld tablet/mobile phone to assist with your diary, daily tasks, and scheduled works. The role is part of a wider team, including our Group Customer Service Administrators who are office-based and will support with work schedules and queries. Occasional visits to our Head Office in Ringwood, Hampshire, will be required.

Due to travel requirements, a Company Van is provided, and occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Fridays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

About you

The ideal Maintenance Technician will have practical knowledge and experience of a trade or trades, preferably in carpentry, plumbing, and decorating, and ideally hold a basic electrical qualification. Previous experience in housebuilding/construction would be advantageous. A technical qualification in building, such as City & Guilds, is preferable.

This is a customer-facing role, so excellent people skills are essential. You should demonstrate a courteous and professional manner, with the ability to communicate with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.

A valid UK Driving Licence is required to carry out the essential duties of the role.

How you’ll be rewarded

By joining Churchill Living, you will be part of a company that really cares, offering a wide range of benefits including:

• Company van
• 24 days holiday plus options to buy or sell additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Company pension contribution
• Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Group life assurance
• Health Screening
• Discretionary sick pay
• Long service awards and peer-to-peer recognition
• Charity fund matching
• And much more!

About us

We are Churchill Living, the leading provider of housing that offers freedom, independence, and value for the over 60s. We’re looking for people like you!

As a family-run, privately-owned business, we have a strong culture built on trust and integrity. We’re proud of our work and our team of over 700 colleagues nationwide, which continues to grow.

We build beautiful, quality apartments in desirable locations, designed to provide safety, support, and a sense of community, ensuring peace of mind for our customers and their families.

We are proud to be voted a Sunday Times Top 10 'Best Places to Work' and have received numerous industry awards, including Housebuilder of the Year at the WhatHouse? Awards.

If you want to be part of an ambitious and successful business that values its people, click apply today.

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