Join our team as a Maintenance Operative and play a vital role in keeping our properties safe, functional, and welcoming. You will carry out a variety of hands-on tasks including repairs, maintenance, and inspections across our sites, helping to create comfortable spaces for those we support. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. If you are practical, proactive, and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you! A full UK driving licence is essential.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
To carry out maintenance tasks whilst providing accurate up to-date records for planned maintenance and checks under the direction of the Team Manager for Property and Facilities to ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s buildings, utilities, and equipment are properly preserved.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
The main duties will include, but are not limited to, undertaking of emergency repairs and on-going maintenance work to all Homeless Oxfordshire’s properties. This includes:
Basic electrical work (changing lamps/tubes/starters/ faceplates/ plugs)
Basic plumbing (unblocking toilets, tap repairs/replacements)
Basic joinery work (fit/repair doors/hinges/adjust closers and window furniture)
Decorating
Clearing gutters/drains/gullies
Assisting other team members or contractors in completing diagnostic and remedial work and referring any issues to the Property and Facilities Team Manager as appropriate.
Assisting with the efficient disposal of hazardous waste materials including paint products, lamps and tubes in accordance with current legislation.
Working within Health & Safety legislation, reporting any breaches or concerns directly to Head of Property and Development in a timely manner.
Routine inspection and fault finding of plant for all mechanical and electrical equipment and the reporting of any faults or concerns.
Ensuring work is carried out in compliance with all applicable procedures, safe working practices and statutory requirements.
Ensuring voids (empty rooms) reinstatement work is carried out in timely way and rooms are left ready to relet.
Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of employees, visitors and contractors are not compromised.
Completion and maintenance of associated records and documents through in-form system.
Undertaking a range of associated but non-specific tasks as required e.g. tidying work areas, collecting parts/materials, driving/delivering, attending/assisting at fire drills, lifting/carrying furniture/files etc.
Undertaking the necessary training and to attend refresher courses as and when required to be able to fulfil the duties of the post.
Work in areas at height, in plant rooms and areas where access is restricted.
Work will be indoors or outdoors at any time of the year.
Any other reasonable duties, which may be required by the Property and Facilities Manager.
Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
Contribute to the work of the broader team.
It is essential that you hold a Full UK driving licence.
Safeguarding Statement:
Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.
Equal Opportunities:
We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our residents and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
Pay: £28,119.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Would you require sponsorship for this role?
- Please share why you are interested in this role.
- Please share any experience you have in relation to the job description in no more than 500 words.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
