Your new role

• Perform general minor repairs, gardening, cleaning, and property maintenance across schemes.
• Conduct void property inspections, clearances, minor repairs, and redecorations within required timeframes.
• Deliver office/cleaning supplies, equipment, and furniture to support meetings, events, and openings.
• Collaborate with the Housing team to promote and facilitate community development activities.
• Repair/replace locks, remove weeds/moss from paved areas, and carry out manual checks (e.g., lighting).
• Undertake pre-inspections of schemes/voids, report findings, and highlight housing or maintenance issues.
• Support residents with home maintenance advice and demonstrations (e.g., resetting gas meters).
• Clean and maintain communal areas (car parks, corridors, stairways, lifts, bin stores, windows, etc.) and manage weekly bin collections.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm tests, report faults, and ensure secure handling/maintenance of vans, tools, and equipment.
• Assist Direct Maintenance Operatives and external contractors by providing access, guidance, and support for efficient task completion.

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ in Property/Building Maintenance (or equivalent), with consideration for candidates working towards or demonstrating relevant experience.
• Computer literacy with strong ICT skills, including internet use and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role (paid or voluntary), with proven customer-focused service delivery.
• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills; effective communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal abilities, especially with vulnerable people.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, under pressure, meeting deadlines; innovative and results-focused problem solver.
• Flexibility to attend evening/weekend meetings; training will be provided as required.

What you'll get in return

• 37.5 hour working week with flexible start time (9am-5pm or 8am-4pm)
• Favourable pension scheme
• Company Vehicle to travel between sites
• 23 days annual leave plus an additional 3 days after 5 years of service, and 13 public holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Niall O'Hara 02871242030 / 07841364603 / niall.ohara@hays.com.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.