At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage properties, perform repairs, and ensure readiness for new occupants.
- Company: Join AMAT, a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the homeless sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing valuable skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have a manual driving licence and experience in cleaning and maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 14.52 - 14.52 £ per hour.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance in life to become who they want to be regardless of their situation, and with the support and guidance from our dedicated team of staff with over two decades of knowledge, we believe we can achieve positive outcomes for all. AMAT have been ever present in the homeless sector offering supported accommodation to the people in Kent, and we are currently looking to recruit 3 Housing Caretakers.
Role Overview
This position is a full-time role requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM. As part of our commitment to providing outstanding service to our users, we operate a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service. Flexibility is crucial, and the role will include working on bank holidays. Embracing our Be One Team ethos is a fundamental expectation for all team members.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will deliver a responsive, efficient, and high-quality void service to our property portfolio. You will manage properties from the point of vacancy to readiness for re-occupation. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning, clearing, and tagging items.
- Performing general repairs and maintenance.
- Painting, decorating, and flooring work.
- Moving furniture and renewing window dressings.
You will report to the Domestic Operative Coordinator and collaborate closely with the Domestic Operative team.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for proactive individuals who can use their initiative to solve problems and effectively prioritise workloads. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A valid manual driving licence.
- Proficiency with basic IT tools.
- Experience in cleaning.
- Skills in painting and decorating, including patch repairs, surface preparation, bonding, skimming, and wallpapering.
- Experience in performing general property repairs and maintenance.
Desirable Skills and Training:
- COSHH training or equivalent.
- Experience in laying flooring and fitting carpets or lino.
Why Join Us?
AMAT is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We offer an attractive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, supportive team environment. Our attractive benefits package includes:
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising up to 38 days.
- A contributory workplace pension scheme, in which AMAT will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your pensionable salary.
- Comprehensive training package including both in-house classroom and E-Learning courses, which have been tailored to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work at AMAT.
- Regular 12 weekly line management supervisions, and development focused annual appraisals.
- AMAT's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available to all staff.
- Access to an online employee financial wellbeing hub.
- Free tea/coffee for all staff.
Please read our privacy notice for job applicants before applying for this role, this can be found on our website.
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Pay: £14.52 per hour / £28,314.00 per year
Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification: Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits: Additional leave, Company pension, Referral programme
Application question(s): Do you currently have the right to work in the UK for the duration of this role without requiring visa sponsorship from us, either now or at any point in the future?
