Maintenance Operative

Various locations available: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stoke, Dudley, Nottingham, Coventry and Derby
Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salay: £24,000 - £29,000
Are you looking for a new opportunity to grow and develop your career? Do you want to work for a company that values your skills and expertise? Then join our talent pool today!
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. Due to growth across our team we anticipate having several new Maintenance Operative roles across the Midlands.
By joining our talent pool, you will be shortlisted for the appropriate role as they become available in the new year!
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 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 workflow as well as work within a team when necessary.
As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the Health and 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.
What we offer
Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
Additional payment for working on call
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Vehicle, Fuel Card, and tools are all provided.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities
Why Serco?
Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their 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 license is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office).
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