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Serco Limited; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Vehicle provided

Fuel card

Tools provided

25 days annual leave

Career opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Blackburn to perform repairs and maintenance tasks across the AASC contract. The role includes reactive and planned works, with on-call duties on a rota basis to provide 24/7 emergency cover as required.

Candidates should have maintenance experience in joinery, plumbing, painting & decorating, and be capable of self-managing workflow while contributing to a team. A UK driving licence is essential and company vehicles are provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel within region and occasionally within the UK.
• Valid UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and pre-planned repairs to required standard and SLA deadlines.
• Manage your own workflow while able to work in a team when needed.
• Ensure Health & Safety of yourself and all users during and after works.

Job description

Maintenance Operative

AASC – Blackburn & Lancashire

Full time – 37.5 hours per week.

Salary – £27,500 - £33,500 depending on experience & skills, plus Serco benefits.

Full UK driving licence required.

Vehicle and tools provided.

Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation.

As the Maintenance Operative your role is key in ensuring all requested repairs, be that reactive or proactive and pre planned (via manager), are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity covering Wigan for an individual with previous maintenance experience within a field relating to joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating etc.

You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as working within a team when necessary.

As a Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and that of all users of the property during, and after works have been undertaken and completed.

As part of your role, you will be required to purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers only.

Vehicles provided by the company will be inspected regularly by employees and kept in a professional and clean condition.

Flexible Working pattern: Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business.

On –Call Requirements & Out of Hours Working. There will be a requirement to undertake out of hours on call duties, working on a rota basis to ensure 24/7 emergency cover is provided as per our contractual responsibilities.

This will be carried out once every 8-10 weeks for emergencies.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Why Serco?

Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their own ambitions and develop the skills required to achieve their career goals. We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team whilst also respecting your work/life balance. This ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.

What you need to do the job

You will need a willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver’s licence is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £27500-33500 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2QY

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Sept 2026

Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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