Maintenance Operative
Pay: £25,528.00 - £28,800.00 (dependant on experience)
Location: Bristol (Head Office & properties that come under Maples Housing Ltd)
Job Type: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Benefits: Company van and tools provided
Make a Difference Where It Matters
As Maples continues to grow, we are seeking a committed Maintenance Operative to join the team at the Maples.
The main purpose of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on our properties and their grounds to ensure our service users live in safe and comfortable accommodation. Also to carry out essential maintenance on voids to ensure they are maintained to a high standard and within set targets.
You will be equally happy to work unsupervised or within a team and be self-motivated in order to achieve Maples goals in supporting clients to live independently.
You will be passionate about all areas of maintenance and have a good basic knowledge in decorating, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
Why Maples
We're a team that believes in doing the right thing and being yourself. We offer a wide spectrum of community rehabilitation, support, and housing solutions, that meet the needs of people living with mental health challenges.
We make a difference by enabling the people we support to achieve positive outcomes on their journey to independent living. You'll be empowered to focus on what truly matters—doing the right thing for the people we serve. You'll be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work, supported to grow both personally and professionally, and united with colleagues who share your commitment to serving the community with compassion.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will provide a responsive and high‑quality maintenance service across our properties and grounds. Key duties include:
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in a safe, professional manner
- Completing basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, joinery, and painting/decorating tasks
- Preparing void properties to a high standard to support timely re-letting
- Assembling and moving furniture and equipment
- Supporting service users with simple DIY tasks where appropriate
- Reporting maintenance and health & safety concerns to the Property Manager
- Ensuring all paperwork and maintenance records are completed accurately
- Working collaboratively across teams to support continuous improvement
- Upholding company policies, procedures and health & safety compliance
- Undertake any other duties as may be reasonable required.
What You Will Bring
- General maintenance knowledge and experience in a similar role
- Be self-motivated and able to work alone or within a team
- Be empathetic and patient with clients as you will often be working within their homes.
- Reliable with good time keeping
- Have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety although full training will be provided.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Physically fit with experience of working in a physically demanding environment
What We Provide
- Company van for work duties
- Option after successful probation period to use van for personal use.
- Tools provided
- Full training, including Health & Safety
- Supportive team environment
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Physically able to carry out manual tasks
- Right to work in the UK
What we Offer
At Maples, we believe in doing the right thing—supporting people to live independently and giving our staff the opportunity to grow and succeed.
We offer:
- A team culture where you truly belong and your contributions matter
- 28 days annual leave (incl bank holidays)
- 2 Wellbeing days
- An additional paid day off for your birthday
- Access to Medicash, our employee health cash plan
- Company Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Access to Early Pay
- Investment in further training and development
Our Mission: Your Impact
Every task you complete and every standard you uphold directly improves the lives of the people we support. Join a team where your work has purpose, and where you are valued for the difference you make.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,528.00-£28,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in maintenance or a similar practical role?
- Do you Require sponsorship for this role? (we do not offer sponsorship)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
