Job Description:

Site Maintenance Operative

£35,000 per annum

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Are you an experienced Site Maintenance Operative, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of a brand-new service opening in Bristol.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.

As well as maintaining the overall presentation of the accommodation and outdoor spaces, you will enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices. 

It will also involve professional curiosity with the ability to identify and report safeguarding concern and to act as an ambassador for The Housing Network, to promote its mission and values.

If so, this could be the role for you!

• Looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and commitment to transform the lives of highly vulnerable people
• Experienced Site Maintenance Operative, able to will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff. As well as maintaining the overall presentation of the accommodation and outdoor spaces, you will enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s targets prescribed in the contract
• Covering a 365, 24/7 Service, this role will include working one weekend day each week
• Complete regular accommodation inspections, ensuring all necessary compliance and health and safety requirements are met
• Daily use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications to input and update reporting systems
• Carry out reactive maintenance within prescribed timescales including compliance checks and tests
• Finishing skills such as joinery, plastering, tiling in order to complete a job
• Painting
• Basic Plumbing (including changing toilet internals)
• Basic carpentry including door hanging
• Lock changing

What you’ll receive:

• Salary - £35,000
• 23 days of annual leave
• 41 hours of training
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Referral programme