Maintenance Operative
About this role
Maintenance Operative (Full-Time / Fixed-Term)
Location: Blackburn & Lancashire (Field-based across the region)
Salary: £27,500 – £33,500 per annum (depending on experience and skills) + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time / Fixed-Term (37.5 hours per week — Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 08:00 and 18:00 + participation in an on-call rota)
Job ID: 310915
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our trusted asylum accommodation and support partners for a dedicated Maintenance Operative.
Operating across Blackburn and Lancashire, you will play a critical role under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC). You will ensure all requested reactive, proactive, and pre-planned property repairs are carried out to the highest standard and within strict SLA deadlines, providing safe and well-maintained temporary accommodation for individuals navigating the asylum system.
Key Responsibilities
Property Repairs: Deliver a wide range of maintenance tasks (including joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting, and decorating) to an exceptional standard.
SLA Compliance: Manage your own daily workflow efficiently to ensure repairs are completed promptly and within contractual timelines.
Health & Safety: Maintain strict standards of health and safety for yourself and property users during and after all completed works.
Materials & Asset Management: Procure and manage required materials using company accounts with approved suppliers only, while keeping provided company vehicles and tools in a professional, clean condition.
Out-of-Hours On-Call: Participate in an on-call rota (approximately once every 8–10 weeks) to provide 24/7 emergency cover as required by the contract.
What You’ll Need
Practical Experience: Proven background in property maintenance, general building trades, joinery, plumbing, or painting and decorating.
Licence Requirement: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
Self-Motivation: Highly motivated, organised, and capable of working independently across a field-based region as well as collaborating within a team.
Vetting Requirement: Successful completion of security clearance checks and Home Office approval.
What We Offer
Competitive Package: Base salary ranging from £27,500 to £33,500 per annum based on experience.
Company Provided Assets: Company vehicle, fuel card, and tools are all fully provided.
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
Training & Career Growth: Access to diverse career opportunities across the national AASC contract, alongside professional development support.
Perks & Wellbeing: Employee discounts across major retailers and leisure activities, Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP access, and inclusion networks.