Maintenance Operative - Birchwood, United Kingdom - Serco Plc

Serco Plc

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Birchwood, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
£24,000 - £29,000 per annum, company vehicle plus Serco benefits

Working hours:
Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

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 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.

What you need to do the job

You must have an excellent understanding of health and safety standards, as well as a good working knowledge of building construction and housing repairs and maintenance.

You will need to perform well under pressure and maintain a positive and flexible attitude towards work. Furthermore, you will be highly trustworthy and maintain discretion in all of your dealings. Finally, you will be a responsive problem solver, delivering effective solutions to any challenges that arise.

What we offer

Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)

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

A place where you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

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About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services.

We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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