Maintenance Worker
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,888 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Roundabout Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MW-09.25 |
Summary
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS: MONDAY 6 OCTOBER 2025
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025
Summary of Role
This role is integral to Roundabout providing high quality accommodation to young people aged 16 – 25 years.
The role is to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative to carry out general maintenance, repairs, decorating, and lock changes within Roundabout’s properties which may be occupied or void.
Key Accountabilities
- To complete repairs and general maintenance to a high standard in a range of properties across various sites in Rotherham and Sheffield. Including carpentry, door hanging, changing locks, basic plumbing, and redecoration.
- To report repairs that are Landlords/Housing Associations responsibility to Line -Manager and feedback when these are completed.
- To complete maintenance tasks within agreed timescales and to the required standards
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, adopting safe working practices in accordance with Roundabout’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
- To advise line managers on any issues relating to health and safety in their area.
- Ensure that all administrative procedures & systems are followed.
- To work within the policies and procedures of Roundabout
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities with the post.
Other Duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of young people and an ability to communicate to young people who use our services
- Report any safeguarding issues
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Practical DIY or trade skills in a range of areas
- Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach to work
-Over 25, and hold a clean driving license for more than 12 months
- Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety
- Have an understanding of supported housing or working in a service which supports vulnerable people
- Can work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have an understanding of safeguarding
- Good communicator to a range of different audiences
Personal Attributes
- Ability to be emotionally resilient, adapting in the face of challenging circumstances
- Be flexible and can adapt to change
- Be approachable and responsive to requests
- Can reflect and take ownership
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025
Summary of Role
This role is integral to Roundabout providing high quality accommodation to young people aged 16 – 25 years.
The role is to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative to carry out general maintenance, repairs, decorating, and lock changes within Roundabout’s properties which may be occupied or void.
Key Accountabilities
- To complete repairs and general maintenance to a high standard in a range of properties across various sites in Rotherham and Sheffield. Including carpentry, door hanging, changing locks, basic plumbing, and redecoration.
- To report repairs that are Landlords/Housing Associations responsibility to Line -Manager and feedback when these are completed.
- To complete maintenance tasks within agreed timescales and to the required standards
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, adopting safe working practices in accordance with Roundabout’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
- To advise line managers on any issues relating to health and safety in their area.
- Ensure that all administrative procedures & systems are followed.
- To work within the policies and procedures of Roundabout
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities with the post.
Other Duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of young people and an ability to communicate to young people who use our services
- Report any safeguarding issues
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Practical DIY or trade skills in a range of areas
- Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach to work
-Over 25, and hold a clean driving license for more than 12 months
- Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety
- Have an understanding of supported housing or working in a service which supports vulnerable people
- Can work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have an understanding of safeguarding
- Good communicator to a range of different audiences
Personal Attributes
- Ability to be emotionally resilient, adapting in the face of challenging circumstances
- Be flexible and can adapt to change
- Be approachable and responsive to requests
- Can reflect and take ownership