Maintenance Operative

Salary: Band 8

Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday (On call 1 in 9-12 weeks)

Location: Leicester

Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation. As the Maintenance Operative your role is key in ensuring all requested repairs, be that reactive or proactive and pre planned (via manager), are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines.

You will be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself, colleagues, and that of all users of the property during, and after works have been undertaken and completed. You will also be required to purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers only. Vehicles provided by the company will be inspected regularly by employees and kept in a professional and clean condition.

Flexible Working Pattern: Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business.

On‑Call Requirements & Out Of Hours Working: There will be a requirement to undertake out of hours on call duties, working on a rota basis to ensure 24/7 emergency cover is provided as per our contractual responsibilities. There will be a stand-by fee, time & a half for the callouts.

What You Need To Do The Job: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with previous maintenance experience within a field relating to joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating etc. You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as working within a team when necessary. You will need a willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver’s licence is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
• Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Why Serco:

• A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
• A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
• We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Serco is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.