Maintenance Technician

Livin Housing Limited; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to carry out high-quality repairs across their properties in Spennymoor. The role involves working in residential, communal, and commercial spaces, focusing on maintaining safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in property repairs, excellent customer service skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Access to counselling and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in general property repairs and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Excellent customer service skills in tenanted properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-standard repairs across tenanted housing properties.
• Complete refurbishment activities in residential and communal areas.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

General property repairs

Refurbishment

Health and safety regulations

Customer service

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Annual salary: up to £29,598.16

Maintenance Technician

Sedgefield - Spennymoor

Permanent – Full Time

Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week

Up to £29,598.16 per annum + Use of company van and fuel card

What we are looking for

Join our experienced team, carrying out a wide range of high-quality repairs across Livin’s domestic, communal, and commercial properties. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, primarily focusing on external works within the repairs team. However, you may also be required to support void properties depending on service demand.

We’re dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost efficiency. The role involves working in tenanted homes as well as communal and commercial spaces under the Livin contract, with tasks including groundworks and internal property repairs.

Become part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping homes safe, clean, and well-maintained for the local community.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out high-standard general repairs across tenanted housing properties
• Complete refurbishment activities in both residential and communal areas
• Perform groundworks and internal property repairs as required
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and cost control standards
• Deliver best-in-class customer service while working in occupied homes
• Operate within the Livin contract across tenanted, commercial and communal spaces
• Contribute to maintaining safe, well-presented and habitable living environments
• Collaborate with team members to uphold professional standards and community impact

Key Criteria

• Experience in the above responsibilities
• Proven experience in general property repairs, refurbishment or maintenance
• Ability to carry out groundworks and internal repairs to a high standard
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Excellent customer service skills, especially when working in tenanted properties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across varied environments
• Good organisational skills with a focus on quality and cost control
• Comfortable working in both residential and communal areas under contract guidelines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering practical solutions
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in plastering, pointing, brick repairs
• IT Literate

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
• Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Family-friendly policies and support
• Share Save and You Earn schemes
• Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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