Maintenance Operative
We are looking for a pro-active and committed Maintenance Operative to join our Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre. This service supports adults experiencing a range of complex needs including Mental health and Substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the timely turnover of voids ensuring KPI's are met
- Coordinate the clearance and redecorating of roomsli>
- Carry out a range of reactive and planned minor property maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, lock changes, minor furniture repairs, decorations, tiling and general repairs
- Manage a varying workload in a fast-paced Assessment centre setting whilst ensuring administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Work onsite in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of support staff and external partners
About you
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to repair requests in a resourceful manner
- The ability to manage your own workload and varying deadlines
- Good interpersonal and listening skills, to establish effective working relationships.
- An enthusiasm to learn and work with clients with a holistic, person-centred approach.
Details
Company: St Mungos, Salary: £34,731 to £37,706 a year, Hours: Full-time, Location: SE14, Job type: Permanent, Posting date: 7 Oct 2026, Closing date: 4 Nov 2026, Closing date*: 21 October 2026
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Interview and assessments: TBC
St Mungos are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
St Mungos is a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungos current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
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Maintenance Operative in Lewisham employer: St Mungo's
St Mungo's is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and supervision, fostering a collaborative work culture that empowers our staff to create meaningful change in the community. Located in Reading, our team enjoys a supportive environment where every contribution is valued, and opportunities for growth are abundant.
