Operative (Epsom)

Jobsgopublic Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension scheme (matched contributions)

Life insurance

Annual leave: 25 days rising to 28/30

DBS check

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a reliable repairs and maintenance operative to deliver high-quality upkeep in residents’ homes. You will perform a range of tasks, keeping records on handheld devices and communicating clearly with residents during the repair process.

The role emphasizes safety, independence, and a proactive approach to identify safeguarding and damp issues, with responsibilities including vehicle and equipment maintenance and emergency call-out support.

Qualifications

• Reliable and customer-focused with a strong work ethic.
• Organised and able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Proactive safety-first approach with good communication to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks safely and to a high standard, often resolving issues on the first visit.
• Keep accurate records using handheld devices and communicate clearly with residents throughout the repair process.
• Liaise with teams for follow-on works and maintain vehicle and equipment; support emergency call-outs.
• Identify safeguarding, damp, or safety concerns to ensure residents’ homes remain safe and well maintained.

Skills

Reliable and customer-focused

Strong work ethic

Organised

Independent working

Attention to detail

Effective communicator with residents

Proactive safety-first approach

Job description

Our Vacancy

We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance. You’ll be organised, able to work independently, and confident managing a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail. With a proactive and safety-first approach, you’ll take pride in your work, use your initiative to resolve issues, and ensure residents receive a professional and responsive service.

What you'll do

You will carry out a range of repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, often resolving issues on the first visit. You’ll keep accurate records using handheld devices, communicate clearly with residents throughout the repair process, and liaise with teams where follow-on works are required. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining your vehicle and equipment, supporting emergency call-out services, and identifying safeguarding, damp, or safety concerns to ensure residents’ homes remain safe and well maintained.

What we offer

• We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
• 25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
• Life insurance
• 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
• Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
• Free annual flu jab
• Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
• Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, & days out.
• Travel loan

Why join us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Please read before applying:

• You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• A basic DBS check is required for this role
• A full driving licence is required for this role

If you have any questions about this role, please email the Talent Team on [e-mail].