Maintenance Operative

As Maples continues to grow, we are seeking a committed Maintenance Operative to join the team at the Maples.

The main purpose of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on our properties and their grounds to ensure our service users live in safe and comfortable accommodation. Also to carry out essential maintenance on voids to ensure they are maintained to a high standard and within set targets.

You will be equally happy to work unsupervised or within a team and be self-motivated in order to achieve Maples goals in supporting clients to live independently.

You will be passionate about all areas of maintenance and have a good basic knowledge in decorating, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Why Maples

We're a team that believes in doing the right thing and being yourself. We offer a wide spectrum of community rehabilitation, support, and housing solutions, that meet the needs of people living with mental health challenges.

We make a difference by enabling the people we support to achieve positive outcomes on their journey to independent living. You'll be empowered to focus on what truly matters-doing the right thing for the people we serve. You'll be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work, supported to grow both personally and professionally, and united with colleagues who share your commitment to serving the community with compassion.

What You'll Be Doing

You will provide a responsive and high-quality maintenance service across our properties and grounds. Key duties include:

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in a safe, professional manner
Completing basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, joinery, and painting/decorating tasks
Preparing void properties to a high standard to support timely re-letting
Assembling and moving furniture and equipment
Supporting service users with simple DIY tasks where appropriate
Reporting maintenance and health & safety concerns to the Property Manager
Ensuring all paperwork and maintenance records are completed accurately
Working collaboratively across teams to support continuous improvement
Upholding company policies, procedures and health & safety compliance
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonable required.
What You Will Bring, Tools provided
Full training, including Health & Safety
Supportive team environment
Essential Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence
Physically able to carry out manual tasks
Right to work in the UK
What we Offer

At Maples, we believe in doing the right thing-supporting people to live independently and giving our staff the opportunity to grow and succeed.

General maintenance knowledge and experience in a similar role
Be self-motivated and able to work alone or within a team
Be empathetic and patient with clients as you will often be working within their homes.
Reliable with good time keeping
Have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety although full training will be provided.
Full UK Driving Licence
Physically fit with experience of working in a physically demanding environment
What We Provide

A team culture where you truly belong and your contributions matter
28 days annual leave (incl bank holidays)
2 Wellbeing days
An additional paid day off for your birthday
Access to Medicash, our employee health cash plan
Company Pension
Cycle to work scheme
EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Access to Early Pay
Investment in further training and development
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