Maintenance Operative

Serco Group plc; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure repairs are carried out to high standards. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £30,000 and includes a vehicle, tools, and a contributory pension scheme. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have previous maintenance experience. The role offers opportunities for career development within an inclusive organisation.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discounts for major retailers

Vehicle and tools provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in maintenance fields like joinery, plumbing or fitting.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all requested repairs to the required standard.
• Manage own workflow and collaborate with team.
• Maintain Health & Safety during and after works.
• Purchase and manage materials using a company account.

Skills

Previous maintenance experience in joinery, fitting, plumbing

Ability to manage workflow

Health & Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Operative role at Serco.

Full time – 37.5 hours per week.

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

Full UK driving licence must be held. Vehicle and tools provided.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all requested repairs, both reactive and proactive (including preplanned ones), are carried out to required standard and within SLA deadlines.
• Manage own workflow and collaborate within the team as required.
• Maintain Health & Safety of self and property users during and after works.
• Purchase and manage materials using a company account card and approved Serco suppliers only.
• Inspect and keep company vehicles in a professional, clean condition.
• Work on a flexible schedule: Mon‑Fri, 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00.
• Participate in on‑call duties, providing 24/7 emergency cover on a rota basis, approximately once every 8‑10 weeks.
• Travel within the region and occasionally within the UK.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous maintenance experience in fields such as joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting, or decorating.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK.
• Subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.

What We Offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Vehicle, fuel card and tools provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract.
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities.

Other Important Information

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We are proudly Disability Confident Leaders, holders of the Silver and Gold Inclusive Employer Standards. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. We offer reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process.

We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Please contact our recruitment team at 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Apply promptly as the closing date may be brought forward due to high application volume.