Maintenance Operative - Nottingham East

Location: Nottingham East, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: 311807

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible 8-hour daily shifts on patch between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM)

Salary: £27,500 per annum + excellent benefits

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we connect reliable, practical trade professionals with essential community operations. Partnering with top-tier public service providers, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, hands-on careers where your daily maintenance expertise ensures properties remain safe, compliant, and fully fit for purpose.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Operative for the AASC (Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract) team in Nottingham East, you will provide general property maintenance, repairs, and upkeep across a designated portfolio of properties. Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, your work ensures high property standards, safety compliance, and efficient response times.

Key Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance: Deliver general maintenance services, conducting repairs and reporting/closing faults using the AORA IT system.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Review risk assessments, safety reports (e.g., asbestos, dangerous persons protocols), and method statements before starting work.
Inventory & Materials: Repair or replace Serco-supplied furniture to meet contract standards, purchasing materials/PPE strictly through approved suppliers and tracking receipts.
Waste & Grounds: Safely clear and dispose of all work-related waste in approved licensed/recycling areas and undertake basic garden maintenance duties as required.
Scheduling: Prioritize and complete allocated KPI work ahead of deadlines, moving on to general defects and scheduled planned maintenance (e.g., PAT and HHSRS annual reports).

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a practical, organized individual with hands-on skills who enjoys working independently on patch.

Requirements:

Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role, as travel within the region is required.
Experience: Practical general DIY experience and an ability to troubleshoot property maintenance issues.
Core Qualities: Strong work ethic, reliability, and clear communication skills.
Vetting Readiness: Prepared to undergo standard background and compliance checks.

What We Offer You

Financial Benefits: Competitive salary of £27,500 per annum with annual reviews and up to a 6% matched contributory pension scheme.
ShareSave Scheme: Opportunity to save regularly and purchase discounted Serco shares.
Leave Allowance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Training & Development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, and structured mentoring for internal progression.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Perks & Community: Around 1,000 retail discounts, a paid volunteering day, payroll-giving charity options, and dedicated employee inclusion networks.

Our Recruitment Process & Equal Opportunities

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with unspent convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Ban the Box: We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions (subject to security exemptions). Reasonable adjustments are fully supported from interview through employment.