Facilities and Maintenance Operative in Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

Group Property Services (maintenance) manage repairs and maintenance throughout the branch network, at Cobalt and other Group property. The remit would include physical security, plant checks, general maintenance, managing contractors who attend site, driving duties, opening and closing buildings as well as other ad hoc requests.

As the face of Property Services Maintenance you will support the facilities and maintenance across our property portfolio of our head office, back office sites and branch network. This will include shift cover ensuring there is always resource onsite to support colleague’s requests whilst maintaining safety and comfort.

Typically, you will work Monday – Friday on a rota basis although there will be some element of flexible working required and on occasion working at the weekend. We can talk to you further about how this will work so do reach out for a chat!

About You

• You will have trade experience and a working knowledge of general building maintenance and operations.
• You will also be a team player and be able to work well in a busy environment where there are often changing priorities.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, visitors and contractors in a range of situations and will have a flexible approach to working hours.
• A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.

About Us

Group Property Services are part of Group Property & Procurement who support colleagues, customers and clients ensuring operations continue seamlessly. We respond to reactive requests, have planned schedules of duties and work strategically with stakeholders across the business.

Our Group Property Services team is currently going through a transformation to ensure we are future fit to continue to support colleagues, customers and clients as well as planned investment in the property estate.

As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.

What do you get in return?

As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

Financial

• Corporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%)
• Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Shift/on call allowance
• Annual performance related pay reviews
• Colleague mortgage scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to our financial advisers
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts

Work / Life Balance

• A 35-hour weekly contract – We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (rises to 30 with length of service)
• The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)
• Above statutory family leave entitlement – 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood

Health and Wellbeing

• Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym’s
• Two paid volunteering days’ each year
• Cycle to work scheme

Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at ruth.wood@newcastle.co.uk