Mobile Facilities/ Maintenance Operative

Making Space; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Lancashire is seeking a maintenance worker to support various services across the region. The role involves caring for residents' homes and performing maintenance tasks, including decorating and repairs. Applicants will receive on-the-job training and further qualification opportunities in Health and Social Care. The organization places strong emphasis on customer care and values alignment, promising a supportive environment and considerable career progression.

Benefits

Access to up to 30% of wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double pay on Christmas and New Year's Day

Ability to buy and sell holiday

Access to learning resources

Career progression opportunities

Travel expense schemes

Monthly and annual colleague awards

Minimum 3% employer contribution to pension

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least a year.
• No prior industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Personal values should align with company values.

Responsibilities

• Support services and sites across Lancashire with caretaking and maintenance tasks.
• Work in people's homes while maintaining customer care and confidentiality.
• Undertake tasks such as decorating and general maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer care

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Job description

Previous maintenance experience is essential and you must have had a full UK driving licence for at least a year.

At Making Space we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do. Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel valued and respected. Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person's needs and circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives. Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too. Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really does make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision‑making. Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

Responsibilities

In this role you will support our services and sites across the Lancashire area, carrying out caretaking and maintenance responsibilities. This role includes working in people's homes, therefore focused customer care and confidentiality must be maintained at all times. You will carry out a range of tasks including decorating, general maintenance and repairs and ensuring quality checks are completed. The role involves travel, a vehicle and a uniform will be provided.

Enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the nature of our services.

Qualifications & Support

It is important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on‑the‑job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2–6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and £45p per mile travel expenses
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks and provided with safeguarding training.

Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.