Maintenance Assistant

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire. We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t.

Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose. Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens.

We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community. Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference. Role Title: Maintenance Assistant Salary: £24,170.33 to £27,269.99 per annum (based on experience and/or qualifications) Hours: 35 hours Location: Derby This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA, a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire.

We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all our services across the county. As a Maintenance Team Member, you'll play a vital role in keeping YMCA Derbyshire running smoothly and making a real difference in people's lives.

Your work will involve more than just fixing things; you'll be a key part of our team, ensuring our buildings are safe, welcoming, and comfortable for everyone who uses them or calls them home. Your responsibilities will depend on your experience and qualifications, but they all focus on these core areas. Completing and Managing Tasks: You'll complete tasks assigned by your team leader or administrator, always aiming for high quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Communicating and Documenting: Clear communication is essential, whether you're talking with third party contractors, residents, service users or team members. You'll also be expected to accurately document your work, especially for legal or compliance-related tasks. Prioritising Health 30th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Interviews to be held; TBC Vision Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive: – So, they can fulfil their dreams; – have a safe space to learn and grow; – feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and – feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit. Together we create places where people flourish. Mission To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community. By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities. Equality and Diversity Statement: YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations.

We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.