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Multi Trade Plumber - Social Housing Repairs Location: Covering Lewisham + Surrounding Areas Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum + Company Van + Fuel Card Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Job Overview: Are you a skilled and versatile Multi Trade Plumber looking for a secure, full-time role with consistent local work? Join a respected social housing maintenance provider, delivering quality repairs and maintenance across tenanted properties. Key Responsibilities: As a Multi Trade Operative, your role will include: Carpentry: Hanging doors, fitting kitchens, repairing flooring, skirting, etc. Plumbing: Tap replacements, fixing leaks, installing bathroom fittings. Plastering & Decorating: Patching, full re-skims, painting, and making good. Tiling & General Maintenance: Tiling and general maintenance tasks as required. Job Management: Logging jobs and updates using a handheld PDA device. Completing reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and void refurbishments. What We're Looking For: Experience: Proven experience as a Multi Trade Plumber Skills: Skilled in at least two core trades (e.g., Carpentry, plastering, decorating). Work Setting: Confident working in both occupied and void social housing properties. Licence: Full UK manual driving licence is essential. What's On Offer: Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum (depending on experience). Company Van & Fuel Card: Provided for work use. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Access to exclusive employee discounts (retail, holidays, restaurants, etc.). Ongoing training and career development opportunities. How to Apply: To apply or for more information, contact Victoria quoting LON123 for a confidential chat.

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national property maintenance and refurbishment contractor with a turnover of £250m and a workforce of around 1,000 people across the UK. We operate across social housing, defence, healthcare, education, hotel & leisure and commercial sectors, delivering compliant, high-quality building safety and refurbishment services. We are looking for an experienced Fire Stopping Operative to join our Fire Safety team, delivering compliant fire stopping works across occupied and live environments. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and remediation of fire stopping systems across a range of sites, including social housing, MOD, healthcare and education properties. This role involves both team-based and lone working across the East Anglia region. What You ll Be Doing Installing fire stopping systems in line with manufacturer guidance, approved details and best practice Carrying out works including penetrations, linear gaps, cavity barriers, pipe collars and wraps, fire-rated bulkheads, flexible walls and ceilings Completing works in compliance with FIRAS / BM TRADA standards and fire safety regulations Troubleshooting non-compliant installations and rectifying defects to compliant standards Accurately recording works using fire evidence and quality assurance system Working safely within occupied buildings, maintaining professionalism at all times Delivering work across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge, Peterborough and Hertfordshire About You As a Fire Stopping Operative you will have: Essential: A minimum of 3 years experience in fire stopping and/or fire door installation and maintenance Strong understanding of manufacturer standard details and compliant installation practices Experience using fire evidence or audit apps (e.g. PlanRadar, Bolster, CCS Systems, Site Audit Pro) - desirable, training provided A strong interest in fire safety and a willingness to develop technical knowledge A professional, polite and flexible approach to work Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team A full UK driving licence Your own hand tools What We Offer Starting salary: £40,560 per annum 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company vehicle and fuel card (where applicable) iPad and uniform provided Life insurance FIRAS and BM TRADA registration and assessments Long-term stability within a growing fire safety division An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Why Axis CLC Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow. Our Commitment to Inclusion Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Multi Trader South East London 38,000 + van & fuel card We are working with a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Multi trader to join their team in South East London. As an operative within the Social Housing sector, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and improvement of properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high-quality and in compliance with H&S and relevant regulations. Your role will focus on carrying out routine property maintenance, completing multiple jobs per day, ensuring a best in class standard of customer service is provided to the residents and their homes in which you're working. Qualifications/Experience Required: Proven experience as a Multi Trader in social housing or similar environment. Knowledge of NHF Sors desirable Relevant trade qualifications in plumbing, carpentry, or another related field, CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness cert Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance. Experience using a PDA, good IT skills with experience using job scheduling software Willingness to undertake a DBS check - with no unspent criminal convictions Full, UK, manual driving license What's on offer: Long term, permanent opportunity Basic salary plus call outs and over time Paid holiday entitlement 25 days plus bank holidays Employer pension contributions Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) Progression opportunities on offer for supervisor and management roles, with funding and support available for additional qualifications & training Company events and charity events to get involved in Please note: you will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test on your first day of employment. If you are interested please call number removed)

Plumber East London Social Housing Permanent 38,000 + van & fuel card We are working with a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Plumber to join their team in East London. As an operative within the Social Housing sector, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and improvement of properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high-quality and in compliance with H&S and relevant regulations. Your role will focus on carrying out routine property maintenance, completing multiple jobs per day, ensuring a best in class standard of customer service is provided to the residents and their homes in which you're working. Qualifications/Experience Required: Proven experience as a Plumber Multi in social housing or similar environment. City & Guilds / NVQ in Plumbing level 2 (desirable) Knowledge of NHF Sors desirable Relevant trade qualifications in plumbing, CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness cert. (Desirable) Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance. Experience using a PDA, good IT skills with experience using job scheduling software Willingness to undertake a DBS check - with no unspent criminal convictions Full, UK, manual driving license What's on offer: Long term, permanent opportunity Basic salary plus call outs and over time Paid holiday entitlement 25 days plus bank holidays Employer pension contributions Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) Progression opportunities on offer for supervisor and management roles, with funding and support available for additional qualifications & training Company events and charity events to get involved in If you are interested please call Julianne - (phone number removed)

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to work with one of the UK's leading and highly reputable Housing association providers within their Repairs & Maintenance Division. Job description: Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler A brilliant (Remote) opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner / Scheduler to join a reputable and well-established Housing Association operating across the Lincolnshire region. This is a key role within the Property Care team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience coordinating housing repairs, emergency works, and reactive maintenance. As a Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler, you will be at the heart of day-to-day operations, ensuring customers receive a smooth, reliable, and high-quality repairs service. You'll be responsible for real-time job scheduling, managing emergency and urgent callouts (including fires and floods), and matching the right Multi-Skilled Trades Operative or subcontractor to each job. Start date: Accepting Candidates who can start immediately. Hours: 37 hours per week. Location: Accepting Remote workers looking after the Lincolnshire area. Duration: 3 months - possibly longer Pay rate: 18 per hour. Requirements: Proven experience as a Planner or Scheduler within housing repairs, property maintenance, facilities, or construction Experience handling reactive repairs and emergency scheduling Confident using scheduling or workforce management systems (e.g. DRS, Open Housing) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities Excellent communication and customer service skills Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused Interested in working with one of the UK's leading housing providers? Contact James Dolan on (phone number removed) or email INDPS

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to work with one of the UK's leading and highly reputable Housing association providers within their Repairs & Maintenance Division. Job description: Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner / Scheduler to join a reputable and well-established Housing Association operating across the Worcestershire region. This is a key role within the Property Care team, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience coordinating housing repairs, emergency works, and reactive maintenance. As a Repairs & Maintenance Planner / Scheduler, you will be at the heart of day-to-day operations, ensuring customers receive a smooth, reliable, and high-quality repairs service. You'll be responsible for real-time job scheduling, managing emergency and urgent callouts (including fires and floods), and matching the right Multi-Skilled Trades Operative or subcontractor to each job. Start date: Accepting Candidates who can start immediately. Hours: 37 hours per week. Location: Worcester and surrounding areas. Duration: 3 months - possibly longer Pay rate: 18 per hour. Requirements: Proven experience as a Planner or Scheduler within housing repairs, property maintenance, facilities, or construction Experience handling reactive repairs and emergency scheduling Confident using scheduling or workforce management systems (e.g. DRS, Open Housing) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities Excellent communication and customer service skills Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused Interested in working with one of the UK's leading housing providers? Contact James Dolan on (phone number removed) or email INDPS

Plumber South East London Social Housing Permanent 38,000 + van & fuel card We are working with a leading Repairs and Maintenance Contractor within the Social Housing sector to recruit a Plumber to join their team in South East London. As an operative within the Social Housing sector, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance and improvement of properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high-quality and in compliance with H&S and relevant regulations. Your role will focus on carrying out routine property maintenance, completing multiple jobs per day, ensuring a best in class standard of customer service is provided to the residents and their homes in which you're working. Qualifications/Experience Required: Proven experience as a Plumber Multi in social housing or similar environment. City & Guilds / NVQ in Plumbing level 2 (desirable) Knowledge of NHF Sors desirable Relevant trade qualifications in plumbing, CSCS card and Asbestos Awareness cert. (Desirable) Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance. Experience using a PDA, good IT skills with experience using job scheduling software Willingness to undertake a DBS check - with no unspent criminal convictions Full, UK, manual driving license What's on offer: Long term, permanent opportunity Basic salary plus call outs and over time Paid holiday entitlement 25 days plus bank holidays Employer pension contributions Company van and fuel card provided (business use only) Progression opportunities on offer for supervisor and management roles, with funding and support available for additional qualifications & training Company events and charity events to get involved in If you are interested please call number removed)

A leading Build to Rent property company is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Operative to join its on-site team at a high-quality residential scheme in North Acton. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys delivering a first-class living experience for residents. The Role As Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for providing efficient, responsive, and preventative maintenance services across the property. You will play a key role in ensuring the building is safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant health and safety standards, while delivering excellent customer service at all times . Key Responsibilities Carry out day-to-day reactive and planned maintenance tasks Conduct regular building inspections and health & safety checks Complete fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, water hygiene monitoring and related compliance tasks Liaise with and monitor contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard Log, track and manage maintenance issues accurately Maintain statutory records including gas safety, PAT testing, fixed wiring and other compliance documentation Interact professionally and courteously with residents, recognising the property as their home Support wider site operations when required, including basic administrative or reception cover What We re Looking For Proven experience in general building maintenance (electrical, plumbing or joinery) A relevant trade qualification (desirable but not essential) Strong understanding of health & safety legislation Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach Comfortable using basic IT systems such as Outlook, Word and Excel Hours of Work Monday to Friday: 8am 5pm or 9am 6pm 1 in 3 Saturdays (8am 5pm) on a rota basis When a Saturday is worked, a Friday off in lieu is provided the following week Additional hours may be required during peak summer periods Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Paid overtime Pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme If you re a reliable and motivated Maintenance Operative looking to join a professional Build to Rent environment with excellent benefits and work-life balance, we d love to hear from you

Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Trainee Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes MK4 Rate: 12.25 - 12.45 PH Contract: Fixed Term Contract Start Date: February / March Think Recruitment are currently looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Gardeners/ Trainee Teamm Leader required to work with leading and ambitious grounds maintenance provider in the Milton Keynes Area Hours: Hours can vary from day to day depending on the location of site, travel time paid. 45 hours Mon - Fri. Regular additional summer hours. Contract: Contract (Fixed Term) or Permanent Role: We are looking for a professional grounds maintenance operative / gardener to work within a mobile team of two operatives. Providing ground maintenance services, delivering high-quality maintenance including grass cutting, hedge/shrub trimming, pruning and weed removal/treatment. Benefits include: Competitive salary, discretionary Christmas bonus, paid break time, regular additional summer hours, excellent opportunities for promotion, training and development (including annual reviews and PA1/PA6 spraying licenses), pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation, Employee Assistance Programme, second opinion medical hotline, family day, death in service benefit is payable whilst commercially available, collaborative approach via regular team meetings and staff involvement. Interested? Call Deanna Bruton on (phone number removed) or you can email Deanna at (url removed)

Cheltenham Borough Council is looking for a Responsive Repairs Supervisor to join our team. Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026 Come and work for an award-winning organisation! We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team. Responsive Repairs Supervisor - The Role: Responsive Repairs Supervisor will work flexibly across both Responsive Repairs, Estates Maintenance and Voids, providing supervision and operational support wherever service demand requires. You will be responsible for the line management and performance management of assigned members of the Responsive Repairs Team, ensuring the team also deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through the delivery of a first-class Responsive Repairs service. Responsive Repairs Supervisor - Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team of trades operatives, overseeing performance, training, recruitment, and wellbeing - Allocate and supervise repair and maintenance work, ensuring efficiency, Value for Money, and achievement of KPIs - Conduct inspections, diagnose repairs, raise work orders, and provide technical guidance to operatives and contractors - Manage projects (e.g. fire, flood, asbestos) and coordinate with contractors, insurance representatives, and internal teams - Monitor contractor performance, service standards, and health & safety compliance - Support operational performance through reporting, budget oversight, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain high customer service standards Responsive Repairs Supervisor - You: - Practical experience in building construction, repairs, and diagnosing building defects - Experience managing operatives and contractors - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, housing management systems, and mobile devices - Good understanding of building issues such as condensation and rising damp - Ability to accurately record and report technical information in line with GDPR and policies - Knowledge of health and safety regulations, safe systems of work, and British Standards - Track record of meeting performance targets and service standards, with awareness of equality and diversity principles Responsive Repairs Supervisor - Benefits: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays) - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - Access to free counselling services - Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking - A commitment to employee wellbeing Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 To submit your application for this exciting Responsive Repairs Supervisor opportunity, please click on Apply now!

Job purpose The role will be working as part of the Fire Safety Team and responsible for undertaking fire risk assessments and identifying all fire related risks and issues across Riverside's property portfolio. You will work with other teams to ensure that we reduce the fire risks for our residents and continue to build and maintain homes that meet our Fire Safety standards. Reporting directly to the Fire Risk Assessment Manager, the post holder will be responsible for promoting good fire safety practices throughout Riverside Group and for ensuring effective fire risk assessments are completed and providing information to support fire safety management. Role requires you to: * To carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments as defined by Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. * Undertake fire risk assessments, inspections and audits across its estate including residential premises, supported schemes, commercial properties, workplaces and events. * To be responsible for identifying all fire related risks and issues across the portfolio and specifying what needs to be undertaken to meet any significant findings, clearly identifying all works and not generic statements. Also post inspect necessary remedial actions. * Work in collaboration with Riverside Directorates, Housing care and Support, One Direct, City Style and Riverside Development to maximise fire safety compliance. * Liaise with other professional bodies including Building Control and the Fire Service. * Support operational departments to ensure that our residents, staff and other stakeholders are aware of fire evacuation strategies in their buildings and advise on any potential changes in this strategy. * To ensure that fire risk assessment reports are uploaded promptly and correctly to ODML management system to enable operational teams to update their action plan within agreed timescales. * Liaise with operational teams to resolve risks of any serious and/or imminent danger and prioritise actions arising from the fire risk assessment process in order to resolve the most significant issues first. * Assist Directorates with fire risk assessments including training, technical referral and review. * Support local fire safety awareness campaigns. * Ensure changes to legislation, codes of practice and procedures are identified and implemented effectively in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. * To collate and analyse fire statistics and recommend preventative intervention methods to reduce fire risk * To develop and maintain positive relationships with all Riverside Group Directorates, staff and contractors. * To deliver continuous improvement and maintenance of high professional standards of excellence. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Extensive experience of working within a fire safety risk assessment role and completing high quality assessments for a diverse property portfolio including high risk and complex buildings. * Ability to demonstrate current independent professional accreditation/3rd party certification to FRACC competency criteria (eg Warrington, IFE, IFSM ) * Will hold a NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent * Will have a working knowledge of fire service procedures * Will be able to interpret complex fire safety solutions that can contribute to fire strategies * A detailed understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and ability to interpret compliance requirements to a range of different stakeholders. * Ability to understand the impact of the significant findings and demonstrate extensive experience in the practical resolution and completion of these works within a social housing context. * Experience of working effectively with non-technical end users to deliver effective fire solutions and produce high quality technical and end-user advice * Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a professional approach and style * Ability to respond to complex queries and provide innovative solutions * Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly, accurately and convincingly through speech and/or in writing. * Ability to provide accurate and timely fire advice to colleagues * Results focus: sets high work standards for self and demonstrates drive to meet targets. * Customer orientation: desire and willingness to address the needs of internal and external customers, seeking continually to improve quality & standards of excellence. * Teamwork: contributes actively to a working environment, in which team members work co-operatively with each other, accepting collective responsibility. * Planning & Organisation: prioritises, organises & schedules activities & resources to ensure achievement of results within tight deadlines. * Respect for all: demonstrates awareness of cultural and community diversity and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of other people. * Responsive to change: Receptive to the need for change and adaptable to changing work demands and conditions. * Able to work under pressure and to deadlines. * An aptitude for presenting technical information to non-technical staff/Training. * A full driving licence * Able to demonstrate the application of organisational values in all of their activities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Labourer to join a well-established landscaping company specialising in sustainable landscape design and garden maintenance, creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. As a Labourer, you will assist with a variety of landscaping projects, including turf installation, ground preparation, and supporting skilled teams on-site. This role offers a salary of £120 - £130 per day and benefits. You will be working across Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities Assist with artificial grass, turf, paving, decking, and fencing installation Prepare ground: digging, levelling, and soil preparation Mix and handle materials such as sand, cement, and aggregates Load and unload equipment and materials Help skilled landscapers to deliver projects on time Maintain a tidy and safe work environment General labour duties as required What We Are Looking For: Previously worked as Labourer, Laborer, Landscaping Assistant, landscaper, gardener, Site Labourer, Construction Labourer, landscape Labourer, landscape operative, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds Maintenance operative or in a similar role. Ideally 2-3 years of site experience (construction or landscaping) Physically fit and capable of manual work Eager to learn and follow on-site training Ability to operate basic site machinery and basic landscaping skills (advantageous) A full UK driving licence Shift: Monday to Friday: 7.30 - 4.30 What's on Offer Competitive Salary Potential overtime opportunities On-the-job training and opportunities for career development Friendly and supportive team environment This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to develop within the landscaping industry. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Small Works Contract Manager Location: Edinburgh I'm currently working with a client who is looking to bring in an experienced Small Works Contract Manager to oversee service delivery across East of Scotland. This role will involve managing the delivery of responsive repairs and planned maintenance, leading a multi-trade team, and ensuring strong performance across KPIs, budgets and client relationships. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a team of operatives and subcontractors • Overseeing budgets, cost control and procurement • Building strong relationships with housing associations and stakeholders We're ideally looking for someone with a background in social housing, FM or construction management, strong knowledge of health & safety, and a hands-on leadership approach

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Role in Exmouth Pay Rate: 13.69 per hour Hours: Full-time Driving Licence: Required Summer hours - Saturday - Monday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm Tuesday and Friday 7.30 am to 4.00 pm Winter hours - Friday - Tuesday 8.00 am to 3.00 pm About the Role You will carry out grounds maintenance across the Sidmouth area, ensuring public spaces, parks, and communal areas are kept to a high standard. This is a hands-on outdoor role requiring reliability and a strong work ethic. Key Duties Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming Planting, weeding, and general horticultural tasks Litter picking and upkeep of green spaces Safe use of grounds machinery Supporting seasonal and project-based work What You Need Standard UK driving licence Experience in grounds or outdoor labour Ability to work outdoors in all weather Good communication and teamwork skills Please click apply or contact Summer on (phone number removed). Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Property Maintenance Operative Papworth Trust are looking for a Property Maintenance Operative to join their property team. We are seeking someone with multi-trade experience, ideally with a background in reactive maintenance and plumbing. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality, customer-focused maintenance services in tenants homes while supporting the charity s mission to empower disabled people to live independently. This full-time, permanent position is based at our depot in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire. While you may begin your day from home for convenience, attendance at the depot is required to restock vans before visiting properties. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£31,975 per annum, standby fee and overtime paid for any callouts Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-timers), with option to purchase additional leave Pension: Enhanced employer contribution Employee extras: company van, phone, uniform, and tools. Health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), employee assistance helpline, wellbeing apps, mental health first aid support, and ongoing training and development Additional perks: Values in Practice reward scheme, cycle-to-work and other tax-saving incentives, and opportunities to contribute to employee forum and colleague experience groups About the role: As a Property Maintenance Operative, you will carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance across properties owned by Papworth Trust. Initially you will be working on our void properties and moving onto reactive work once voids have been completed. You will work as part of a team, but also independently, maintaining your van stock and responding to reactive maintenance requests. You will also participate in an on-call rota for emergency repairs, receiving standby fees and overtime pay for any callouts. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm, with 1 in 7 on-call cover (Standby fee and overtime for call outs). Key Responsibilities: Carry out multi-trade repair and maintenance tasks across properties, including plumbing, carpentry, painting/decorating, tiling, fencing, and general DIY, following best practice, standards, and health & safety procedures. Maintain and restock your van to ensure first-time fixes and efficient delivery of services. Deliver excellent customer service, safeguarding vulnerable tenants and ensuring high levels of satisfaction. Liaise with tenants, contractors, and suppliers, and support capital projects and service improvement initiatives. Keep accurate records, submit timesheets, report concerns in line with the Trust s policies, and participate in the on-call rota for emergency repairs. About you: As a Property Maintenance Operative, you will share the Trust s commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. You should have multi-trade experience, ideally including plumbing, and be competent in general repairs such as lights, taps, locks, fencing, carpentry, decorating, tiling, basic electrics, and other DIY tasks. You will be able to work independently, manage your workload efficiently, and hold a full driving licence (reasonable adjustments considered). Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills are essential, along with flexibility for emergency callouts as part of the on-call rota. Experience in housing associations, council housing, or similar environments is desirable, but a solid multi-trade background and commitment to high-quality maintenance work are key. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. With a vision of a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, the Trust provides vital services that make a meaningful difference every day. Additional information: The post is subject to a basic DBS check, and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality property services that support independence and inclusion, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the Property Maintenance Operative role, please submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. 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Job purpose The role will be working as part of the Fire Safety Team and responsible for undertaking fire risk assessments and identifying all fire related risks and issues across Riverside's property portfolio. You will work with other teams to ensure that we reduce the fire risks for our residents and continue to build and maintain homes that meet our Fire Safety standards. Reporting directly to the Fire Risk Assessment Manager, the post holder will be responsible for promoting good fire safety practices throughout Riverside Group and for ensuring effective fire risk assessments are completed and providing information to support fire safety management. Role requires you to: To carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments as defined by Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Undertake fire risk assessments, inspections and audits across its estate including residential premises, supported schemes, commercial properties, workplaces and events. To be responsible for identifying all fire related risks and issues across the portfolio and specifying what needs to be undertaken to meet any significant findings, clearly identifying all works and not generic statements. Also post inspect necessary remedial actions. Work in collaboration with Riverside Directorates, Housing care and Support, One Direct, City Style and Riverside Development to maximise fire safety compliance. Liaise with other professional bodies including Building Control and the Fire Service. Support operational departments to ensure that our residents, staff and other stakeholders are aware of fire evacuation strategies in their buildings and advise on any potential changes in this strategy. To ensure that fire risk assessment reports are uploaded promptly and correctly to ODML management system to enable operational teams to update their action plan within agreed timescales. Liaise with operational teams to resolve risks of any serious and/or imminent danger and prioritise actions arising from the fire risk assessment process in order to resolve the most significant issues first. Assist Directorates with fire risk assessments including training, technical referral and review. Support local fire safety awareness campaigns. Ensure changes to legislation, codes of practice and procedures are identified and implemented effectively in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. To collate and analyse fire statistics and recommend preventative intervention methods to reduce fire risk To develop and maintain positive relationships with all Riverside Group Directorates, staff and contractors. To deliver continuous improvement and maintenance of high professional standards of excellence. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Extensive experience of working within a fire safety risk assessment role and completing high quality assessments for a diverse property portfolio including high risk and complex buildings. Ability to demonstrate current independent professional accreditation/3rd party certification to FRACC competency criteria (eg Warrington, IFE, IFSM ) Will hold a NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent Will have a working knowledge of fire service procedures Will be able to interpret complex fire safety solutions that can contribute to fire strategies A detailed understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and ability to interpret compliance requirements to a range of different stakeholders. Ability to understand the impact of the significant findings and demonstrate extensive experience in the practical resolution and completion of these works within a social housing context. Experience of working effectively with non-technical end users to deliver effective fire solutions and produce high quality technical and end-user advice Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a professional approach and style Ability to respond to complex queries and provide innovative solutions Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly, accurately and convincingly through speech and/or in writing. Ability to provide accurate and timely fire advice to colleagues Results focus: sets high work standards for self and demonstrates drive to meet targets. Customer orientation: desire and willingness to address the needs of internal and external customers, seeking continually to improve quality & standards of excellence. Teamwork: contributes actively to a working environment, in which team members work co-operatively with each other, accepting collective responsibility. Planning & Organisation: prioritises, organises & schedules activities & resources to ensure achievement of results within tight deadlines. Respect for all: demonstrates awareness of cultural and community diversity and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of other people. Responsive to change: Receptive to the need for change and adaptable to changing work demands and conditions. Able to work under pressure and to deadlines. An aptitude for presenting technical information to non-technical staff / Training. A full driving licence Able to demonstrate the application of organisational values in all of their activities.