Creative Support are looking to employ a Maintenance Operative to work as part of our Mobile Maintenance Team attending to general maintenance jobs at Creative Support properties. Duties will include basic plumbing, general carpentry, seasonal gardening and decorating. Applicants should be competent tradespeople who can demonstrate a positive “can do” attitude and who have experience in completing repair and maintenance jobs to a high standard.
Most properties visited by the team are located in the North East of England but, they may be required to attend jobs outside of this area.
Applicants should be pleasant, reliable, flexible and hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and be respectful of our tenants and their homes.
It is essential that all applicants are able to participate in the On Call rota (covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a roster basis)
Full driving licence essential. A work vehicle will be made available for work purposes only.
Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
Note: that additional payments are made for On-Call, including generous flat rate payment and enhanced payments when called out.
If you would like to discuss the role please call Fiona Cooney – Maintenance Supervisor/Line Manager on 01642 661890.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period.
• 20 days annual leave and eight Bank Holidays, additional annual leave for Birthday after qualifying period
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
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