Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24000-30000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L1 |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 304790-43661101 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Between £24,750
- £30,000 per annumWorking hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Vehicle and fuel card included + excellent Serco benefits
Here in the Serco recruitment team, we’re responsible for hiring people that deliver essential public services in Defence, Transport, Justice & Immigration, Citizen Services and Healthcare. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at AASC, Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts.
As the Maintenance Operative your key accountabilities will include:
- To provide building maintenance services to a designated area / or number of properties
- To report faults using the IT system to ensure all faults are reported and closed for their property portfolio
- The role of the MO is to ensure that all properties under their control are free from building defects as defined under the Home Office Contract
- Liaison with external sub-contractors to ensure access can be obtained, works are completed to agreed standards and the sub-contractors operatives are approved.
- To undertake audit samples of external suppliers work and report findings.
- To undertake once a year a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for any properties in their area for all properties
- To provide specialist trade services in accordance with certified standards and experience
- To provide technical advice and support to the maintenance section relevant to your trade in order to ensure all current standards are met under the contract
- To provide the property on-boarding team with trade sign offs for the relevant specialist trade
- To ensure that the safety of all users of the property from a building standards is achieved
- To check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties (e.g. asbestos, dangerous persons,) or request additional reports if deemed appropriate by the MO (e.g. structural report, asbestos survey / test etc.)
- Where possible to repair all Serco supplied furniture or ensure furniture is replaced to comply with the Home Office Contract
- To only purchase materials from approved Serco suppliers and keep receipts for all transactions to identify and record what materials are used for each job / property
- Where specified only purchase the agreed Serco standard material’s unless alternative substitutions can be provide due to stock requirements
- To obtain Managers approval for the Hire or purchase of any plant or tools over £100 to undertake any maintenance repair
- To ensure appropriate receipts are obtained and recoded for each property / job completed
In return we can offer a supportive and collaborative environment that respects work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.
Flexible Working pattern
Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business.
What You’ll Need
- Previous maintenance experience in one or more trades such as joinery, plumbing, fitting, painting, and decorating.
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to manage your own workload.
- Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively when required.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally across the UK.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Ability to pass security clearance checks.
On –Call Requirements and Out of Hours Working
There will be a requirement to be on call and undertake out of hours working to agreed rosters and in accordance with the out of hours local operating procedure to provide a 24 hour and 7 day a week maintenance service
Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you’ll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services.
A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won’t be hard to find.
Great people: You’ll find yourself working with a variety of highly motivated, supportive and experienced colleagues, where no two days are the same.
What we offer
- Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
- Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
- Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities
#aasccareers
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Between £24,750
- £30,000 per annumWorking hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Vehicle and fuel card included + excellent Serco benefits
Here in the Serco recruitment team, we’re responsible for hiring people that deliver essential public services in Defence, Transport, Justice & Immigration, Citizen Services and Healthcare. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at AASC, Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts.
As the Maintenance Operative your key accountabilities will include:
- To provide building maintenance services to a designated area / or number of properties
- To report faults using the IT system to ensure all faults are reported and closed for their property portfolio
- The role of the MO is to ensure that all properties under their control are free from building defects as defined under the Home Office Contract
- Liaison with external sub-contractors to ensure access can be obtained, works are completed to agreed standards and the sub-contractors operatives are approved.
- To undertake audit samples of external suppliers work and report findings.
- To undertake once a year a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for any properties in their area for all properties
- To provide specialist trade services in accordance with certified standards and experience
- To provide technical advice and support to the maintenance section relevant to your trade in order to ensure all current standards are met under the contract
- To provide the property on-boarding team with trade sign offs for the relevant specialist trade
- To ensure that the safety of all users of the property from a building standards is achieved
- To check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties (e.g. asbestos, dangerous persons,) or request additional reports if deemed appropriate by the MO (e.g. structural report, asbestos survey / test etc.)
- Where possible to repair all Serco supplied furniture or ensure furniture is replaced to comply with the Home Office Contract
- To only purchase materials from approved Serco suppliers and keep receipts for all transactions to identify and record what materials are used for each job / property
- Where specified only purchase the agreed Serco standard material’s unless alternative substitutions can be provide due to stock requirements
- To obtain Managers approval for the Hire or purchase of any plant or tools over £100 to undertake any maintenance repair
- To ensure appropriate receipts are obtained and recoded for each property / job completed
In return we can offer a supportive and collaborative environment that respects work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.
Flexible Working pattern
Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business.
What You’ll Need
- Previous maintenance experience in one or more trades such as joinery, plumbing, fitting, painting, and decorating.
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to manage your own workload.
- Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively when required.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally across the UK.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Ability to pass security clearance checks.
On –Call Requirements and Out of Hours Working
There will be a requirement to be on call and undertake out of hours working to agreed rosters and in accordance with the out of hours local operating procedure to provide a 24 hour and 7 day a week maintenance service
Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you’ll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services.
A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won’t be hard to find.
Great people: You’ll find yourself working with a variety of highly motivated, supportive and experienced colleagues, where no two days are the same.
What we offer
- Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
- Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
- Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities
#aasccareers
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