Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Telford, West Midlands, TF3 4LZ |
| Company: | The Housing Network |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOJM001_1758886819 |
Summary
Job Overview:
This role will involve all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance.
Responsibilities & Duties:
* Oversee void rooms and units to prepare for new occupier
* Ensure security of property at all times
* 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
Key Stakeholders
Internal:
* Maintenance Department
* Landlord Services Team
External:
* Landlords and Letting Agents
* Residents
Personal Characteristics:
Skills
Essential:
* Basic carpentry including door hanging
* Lock changing
* Painting and decorating
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Current driving licence
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
- act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation
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