Refurbishment Operative - Field Based

The Esland Group Ltd; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in the UK seeks a Refurbishment Operative to join its team. This role requires experience in general maintenance, plastering, and building skills, with responsibilities including refurbishing children’s homes and schools. Candidates must possess a full driving license and be open to travel. The position offers a competitive salary of £33,000, along with a company van and various benefits, including generous leave and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company Van and Fuel Card

Overtime rate

Company Sick Pay

Life Insurance

Health cash plan

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits discounts

Holiday home access

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance to a high standard.
• Ability in plastering, building, and decorating for maintenance.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing.
• Excellent communication skills for effective liaison.
• Experience in safe use of powered tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident in using IT systems.
• Full driving license and flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Part of a team refurbishing homes/schools.
• Cooperation with the wider maintenance team.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Key holder responsibilities for locking/unlocking.
• Annual leave outside normal school holiday periods.

Skills

General maintenance

Plastering

Building and decorating

Basic plumbing

Communication

Powered tools usage

IT skills

Full driving license

Tools

Jira

Job description

Refurbishment Operative - Field Based

Department: Estates & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Belper - Support Centre

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Compensation: £33,000 / year

Description

Are you a competent and multiskilled Refurbishment and Maintenance professional or builder looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an experienced Refurbishment Operatives to join our newly created Refurbishment team, refurbishing our new children’s homes and schools as part of our expansion plans. You will work as a part of an integral team, carrying out planned and time lined refurbishment maintenance and repair procedures such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, basic electrics and gardening skills.

We are looking for someone who is happy and confident to carry out a range of works, refurbishment, maintenance and property upkeep with travel across the UK to support our growth plans. Working away from home will be a requirement for the role on occasions.

You will be reporting to our Maintenance Manager, Graham and will be part of a Refurbishment team of 3.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be part of a team and tasked to refurbish a home/school ready for opening. Completion of any other maintenance tasks as and when required
• You might require to working with the wider maintenance team across our homes/schools
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and reporting any issues to management
• As a key holder, locking up and opening the school on a daily basis
• The nature of this role will require annual leave to be taken outside the normal school holiday period July to September

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will have experience in all aspects of general maintenance and the ability to carry out this work to a high standard
• You will have experience in all aspects of plastering, building and decorating, in order to provide an efficient and comprehensive maintenance service to our homes
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing
• Excellent communication skills, to liaise effectively with all levels of the organisation
• You will be experienced in the safe use of powered hand and bench tools
• You can work both independently and as part of the wider team
• Confident in using IT systems - Currently we use Jira to manage and update jobs
• A full driving license is essential, along with flexibility to travel across our homes and schools including overnight stays

Benefits

• A salary up to £33,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and an additional day off for your birthday
• Company Van (Nissan Interstar) & Fuel Card, supplied with tools
• Overtime rate
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• Health cash plan through Sovereign Healthcare
• Earn £500 via our Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme via E-together
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!