Maintenance Operative

At The Housing Network we believe that when vulnerable people have a good home and a helping hand, they become more independent and less reliant on local authorities and that is exactly what we aim to achieve.

We partner with local authorities and other organisations and provide good quality, safe places for people to live.

We understand that each situation and resident is different, so we work hard to provide the right homes quickly that ensure each individual is looked after well.

And whether you need temporary, supported shared, or more specialist accommodation, all of our properties meet the same quality standards, are well looked after and have a 24/7 maintenance service that fixes problems day or night.

Our employees are a reflection of the social value that is at the core of what we do and every role plays a critical part in delivering a first class service.

Job Overview:

Location - Oxford, Basingstoke, Slough, and surrounding areas, covering the South Central region.

This role will involve all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee maintenance of common part areas
• Painting
• Basic Plumbing
• Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential)
• Lock changing (Essential)
• Gardening including fencing
• Bathrooms and kitchen repairs
• Furniture / Rubbish removals
• Cleaning (desirable)
• Problem solving

Personal Characteristics:

Skills

Essential

• Basic carpentry including door hanging
• Lock changing
• Driving license

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of gas boilers and electric heating systems

Behaviour

• Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging
• Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives
• Keen on strong compliance culture
• Able to work without direction
• Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require
• Keen to lead by example
• We would expect you at all times to: act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence, professionalism, be open and co-operative with colleagues as well as act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road