Maintenance Operative - Sandwell

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, United Kingdom (AASC Team)

Job ID: 310822

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular (Permanent)

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,500 – £33,500 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) + excellent benefits

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we connect skilled hands-on maintenance and facilities professionals with vital, purpose-driven roles across the UK public sector. Partnering with community support and housing initiatives, we specialize in placing candidates into stable, rewarding careers where your practical building maintenance expertise helps ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant living conditions for communities that rely on us.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Operative for our AASC team in Sandwell, you will play a critical, hands-on role in making sure the properties we manage are safe, fully functional, and meet strict service standards. Operating across a designated property portfolio, your work will directly impact residents' day-to-day living conditions by ensuring every building satisfies Home Office compliance and safety regulations.

This is a dynamic, community-centered role where your technical skills and proactive problem-solving help maintain safe, welcoming environments.

Key Responsibilities:

General Maintenance: Provide general building maintenance services across a defined regional property portfolio.
Fault Management: Report and close maintenance faults efficiently using the AORA IT system to keep property records accurate.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure properties remain free from building defects, meeting high Home Office contract benchmarks.
Subcontractor Coordination: Liaise seamlessly with approved subcontractors, overseeing site access, quality standards, and audit checks.
Specialist Testing & Trades: Undertake annual Portable Appliance Tests (PAT) across portfolio properties and deliver specialist trade duties alongside peer support.
Grounds & Materials: Carry out routine garden maintenance, furniture repairs, materials management using approved suppliers, and responsible waste/recycling removal.
KPI & Team Collaboration: Complete KPI-driven tasks ahead of schedule, prioritize urgent repairs, and work closely with Housing Officers.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable, practically skilled professional with a strong understanding of health and safety principles and an independent, problem-solving mindset.

Requirements:

Professional Experience: Proven experience in general building maintenance or a relevant trade background.
Safety & Standards: Solid knowledge of health and safety principles and safe working practices.
Core Competencies: Strong time management, effective task prioritisation, and robust communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
Mobility: A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the region.
Vetting Requirements: This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance (verifying identity, nationality, employment history, and criminal record), alongside potential requirements for formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC) depending on specific operational environments. Successful completion of an Occupational Health Questionnaire is also required.

What We Offer You

Financial Package: Competitive starting salary of £27,500 – £33,500 per annum with annual performance reviews.
Leave & Pension: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside up to a 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Career Development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for professional qualifications and apprenticeships, formal mentoring, and clear paths for internal progression.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, dedicated wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back healthcare costs, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Perks & Community: Savings across approximately 1,000 major retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free payroll-giving charity options, and active employee-led inclusion networks.

Our Recruitment Process & Equal Opportunities

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