Maintenance Operative

**External Advert**

**Derby
Full time 38 hrs
Salary £22,313 - £27,313 + Company Benefits
Company Vehicle provided**

Under AASC, Serco will be responsible for the provision of properties for initial and dispersed accommodation requirements, for transportation to and from properties, and for a range of other services to support the welfare of asylum seekers. Serco willensure all accommodation is safe and habitable and in accordance with the Decent Homes Standard.

We will use our extensive experience of working with the communities, local authorities, suppliers and other specialist organisations to achieve strong partnerships and excellent service delivery.
You will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks assigned within their area of responsibility, to ensure that all properties in the portfolio meet the required standards under the AASC contract.

Reporting to a Field Operations Manager, the primary function of this role is to provide building maintenance services to properties within a designated geographical area and you will take responsibility for the delivery of the maintenance elements of thecontract.

To work closely and collaboratively with other maintenance and housing staff to deliver a fully compliant contractual service and other field operations staff whilst supporting compliance with the key performance indicators of the contract.

The primary function of this role will be to provide building maintenance services to properties within the NW, Midlands & East of England to include fault fixes, cosmetic repairs and garden maintenance. You will be responsible for carrying out both plannedand reactive maintenance tasks assigned within this region whilst working closely and collaboratively with other maintenance, field operation staff and housing staff and you will also support the work of sub-contractors, where required. You will provide specialisttrade services and technical advice to support the maintenance teams and liaise with other members of the field operations team to support priorities ensuring all documentation relating to materials is kept in order and that all waste is removed from properties.

You will ensure all accommodation is safe and habitable and in accordance with the Decent Homes Standard and ensuring that there are no hazards to users of the property and check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties, e.g.asbestos, potentially dangerous persons, structural reports. You will also undertake once a year PAT testing for any properties in your area.

**What you need to do the job**

A valid UK driver’s licence is essential in order to provide a fully compliant service as there may be a requirement to be on-call outside of normal working hours with the ability to travel within the regions and occasionally within the UK.

This is a role in which requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills due to the variety of accountabilities and will require an understanding of buildings maintenance. Where applicable a relevant trade qualification. Knowledge in Fire doors/Plastering/Roofmaintenance/carpet fitting preferable but not a necessity.

**Why Serco**
Meaningful and Vital work: Providing essential building maintenance services to those in need and really making a difference to their life
Great People: You’ll find yourself working with a variety of highly supportive and experienced people who will support and motivate you to develop and enjoy the work that you do.
A World of Opportunity: Working as part of one of Serco’s largest contracts you will have all of the resources and tools needed to carry out your work and to learn and develop new and existing skills.
**What we Offer**
- Company Van provided
- All tools required for job provided
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

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**About Serco**
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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