Maintenance Technician

We're hiring a Maintenance Technician , offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.What you'll getUse of a company vanwith fuel card35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)with options to buy and sell leaveOvertimeopportunities availableCoreworking hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-FridayTools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE providedPensionwith matched contributions up to 7%Permanent, secure employmentConsistent workloadwithin your dedicated areaA bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%Death in Service benefitSick payWhat you'll be doingCarrying out general repairs in properties and communal areasCompletingwork in both occupied and void properties including cleaning and maintenanceSupporting installation work such as kitchens, bathrooms, and boilersWorking to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirementsCollaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlinesRecordingwork activity and maintaining accurate documentationWhat your day looks likeA structured schedule covering repairs and maintenanceworkTravelling between jobs inyour company vanWorking independently or with a team of other tradespeopleEngaging directlywith Customers in their homesCompletingwork efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standardsWhere you'll workYou will beworking across:Occupied homesEmpty (void) propertiesCommunal areaswithin housing schemesEnvironments involvingvulnerable CustomersEssential Criteria (you need to meet all of these to be shortlisted)Experience carrying out general repairs, ideallywithin social housingAbility toprioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines#Full UK driving licenceDue to the area this patch covers, you will need to be basedwithin the PE postcodeNice to have (not essential)Experiencesupporting installations such as kitchens, bathrooms, or boilersExperienceworking within a social housing environmentOur hiring processWe're moving quickly and aim to interview as soon as possible for suitable candidates. If successful, when you join us you'll start an induction programme, which covers our systems, how we do things here and anything else you'll need to know.Important informationThis role will require a Basic DBS checkYou may be required to work across surrounding areasReady to apply?If you want to support customers in your local community, this could be the right role for you.If you're looking for a stable role with consistent work, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact locally, we'd welcome your applicationWhat`s next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment teamIf you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.TPBN1_UKTJ