Maintenance Operative

Serco Group plc; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Operative to manage repairs and ensure Health & Safety standards are met. The role involves working with asylum accommodation services and managing workflow independently as well as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a valid UK driving licence and undergo security clearance checks. This position offers competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence must be held, vehicle and tools provided.
• Fitness to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK.
• Ability to complete security clearance checks and Home Office approval.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to required standard and within SLA deadlines.
• Manage own workflow and work within a team.
• Ensure Health & Safety of users during works.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to manage materials

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Vehicle

Cleaning tools

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Operative

Location

Serco, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time – 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation

Salary – up to £30,000 depending on experience & skills, plus Serco benefits.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence must be held. Vehicle and tools provided.
• Fitness to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK.
• Security clearance checks and Home Office approval.
• Ability to purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers.

Responsibilities

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 – both reactive and proactive, including those pre‑planned by the manager – are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines.

You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as work 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.

Vehicles will be inspected regularly and kept in a professional, clean condition. Work will be conducted using provided vehicle, fuel card and tools.

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet operational needs.
• On‑call duties on a rota basis – once every 8‑10 weeks for emergencies.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Vehicle, fuel card and tools are provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career opportunities across the AASC contract.
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities.
• We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard.
• We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge.

Equality & Inclusion

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holders of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge.

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

Will need 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 Home Office approval.

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