Maintenance Officer

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom The Housing Network Full time

At The Housing Network we believe that when vulnerable people have a good home and a helping hand, they become more independent and less reliant on local authorities and that is exactly what we aim to achieve.

We partner with local authorities and other organisations and provide good quality, safe places for people to live. We understand that each situation and resident is different, so we work hard to provide the right homes quickly that ensure each individual is looked after well. And whether you need temporary, supported shared, or more specialist accommodation, all of our properties meet the same quality standards, are well looked after and have a 24/7 maintenance service that fixes problems day or night.

Our employees are a reflection of the social value that is at the core of what we do and every role plays a critical part in delivering a first class service.

**Maintenance Officer**

**Job Overview**:
This role will involve all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance within Norwich/East Suffolk/Kings Lynn/West Norfolk/Essex.

**Responsibilities & Duties**:
This role will involve all aspects of property maintenance. You would be expected to carry out basic property maintenance and repairs including:

- Oversee void rooms and units to prepare for new occupier
- Oversee maintenance of common part areas
- Painting
- Basic Plumbing
- Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential)
- Lock changing (Essential)
- Gardening including fencing
- Bathrooms and kitchen repairs
- Furniture / Rubbish removals
- Cleaning (desirable)
- Problem solving

A driving license is an essential requirement, and a company vehicle will be provided. You will be expected to provide your own tools.

**Personal Characteristics**
- **Skills**_
- Essential:_
- Basic carpentry including door hanging
- Lock changing
- Desirable:_
- Cleaning
- **Knowledge**_
- Essential:_
- Basic knowledge of electrics
- Previous experience as a maintenance operative in multisite
- Desirable:_
- Basic knowledge of gas boilers & electric heating systems
- **Behaviour**_
- Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging
- Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives
- Keen on strong compliance culture
- Able to work without direction
- Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require
- Keen to lead by example

We would expect you at all times to:

- act with integrity
- act with due skill, care and diligence
- act with professionalism
- be open and co-operative with colleagues
- act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ipswich, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person


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