Job Title: Maintenance Operative
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)
Starting Salary: £31000
Locality: South Ribble, Preston & Chorley
All candidates are requested to have a FULL UK Driving Vehicle and their own vehicle during the probation period.
Company Overview
Ready 4 Home Housing Support CIC is committed to tackling homelessness across Greater Manchester. We provide safe, secure accommodation and person-centred support to individuals facing homelessness, unemployment, poor health, and addiction, empowering them to rebuild their lives, regain independence, and move forward with confidence and dignity.
Primary Responsibilities
Property Maintenance
- Carry out routine repairs (basic joinery, plastering, plumbing) promptly
- Identify and report maintenance issues and hazards (e.g. electrical faults, damp)
- Maintain fire doors and complete minor installations
- Ensure high standards across communal areas, rooms, and outdoor spaces are maintained
- Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks
- Undertake painting and decorating tasks
Supporting Staff & Residents
- Treat residents with respect and sensitivity to vulnerabilities
- Respond to maintenance issues using active listening and professionalism
- Prioritise urgent repairs affecting health and safety
Health & Safety Compliance
- Follow all company policies and relevant regulations (e.g. COSHH)
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and update internal systems
- Complete vehicle checks, mileage, and damage reports
Property Upkeep
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of communal areas
- Carry out minor ground’s maintenance (gardening, litter picking)
- Monitor drains and gutters and report specialist tasks when required
Experience and Skill Set
Essential:
- Minimum of 1-year verifiable experience in general maintenance or a relevant trade
- Certified relevant training, e.g. CSCS card & PASMA
- High level competence in fire door installation
- A clear understanding of H&S and safeguarding practices
- Outstanding communication and customer services skills
- Clean and Update DBS certification
- To be able to work independently and part of a team.
Desirable:
- A verifiable history of working in supported housing, social housing, care and residential environments
- An understanding of trauma informed approaches
- Experience in conducting property inspections
Personal Qualities
- A can-do attitude and the ability to problem solve
- To pay attention to detail
- Good punctuality
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Having an adaptable, proactive mindset to adjust to dynamic fast paced environments
- Have empathy
- Able to interact with other respectful
- Maintain professional barriers
Company Benefits
- Upon completion your probation period, Ready 4 Home provides a company van
- Milage is covered for all legitimate ready 4 home trips (a company fuel card will be issued upon passing your probation period)
- 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Join a reliable, hardworking team where your skills make a real difference every day.
If you take pride in maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and grow with us.
Pay: From £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have your own vehicle?
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (UK) (required)
Work Location: In person
