At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality service for residents.
- Company: Join Peabody, a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, flexible benefits, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and access to corporate discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have a full driving licence and a commitment to safety and quality.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 38000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance. You’ll be organised, able to work independently, and confident managing a varied workload while maintaining attention to detail. With a proactive and safety-first approach, you’ll take pride in your work, use your initiative to resolve issues, and ensure residents receive a professional and responsive service.
What you'll do
You will carry out a range of repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, often resolving issues on the first visit. You’ll keep accurate records using handheld devices, communicate clearly with residents throughout the repair process, and liaise with teams where follow-on works are required. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining your vehicle and equipment, supporting emergency call-out services, and identifying safeguarding, damp, or safety concerns to ensure residents’ homes remain safe and well maintained.
What we offer
- We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
- 25 days, increasing to 28 days at 5-years service and 30 days at 10-years service
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
- Life insurance
- 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
- Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
- Free annual flu jab
- Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
- Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping travel, & days out.
- Travel loan
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
Please read before applying:
- You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
- We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- A basic DBS check is required for this role
- A full driving licence is required for this role
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Town & Country, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting a CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. If you have any questions about this role, please email the Talent Team on talent@tch.org.uk.
Operative (Epsom) employer: Town & Country Housing
At Peabody, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our values of kindness, integrity, and innovation thrive. As an Operative in Epsom, you'll enjoy competitive benefits such as a company van, generous holiday entitlement, and access to a range of corporate discounts, all while contributing to the safety and well-being of our residents. We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for development and a culture that celebrates diversity and teamwork.
