Job Description
StS Engineer (Multi-Trader) – Field Based (London)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pmLocation: Field-based across London, with Head Office in Southgate (N14) Good location would be Ealing, Brent or Harrow Department: MaintenanceReports to: Head of Maintenance
About the Organisation
This organisation is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality homes and essential services for vulnerable individuals across the UK. With a strong social purpose and people-centred values, they combine property investment, refurbishment, and in-house maintenance to deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose accommodation.
The Role
The organisation is an approved Setting the Standard (StS) provider, ensuring confidence that their properties meet compliance, safety, and quality benchmarks.
As the StS Engineer, you will carry out inspections and remedial maintenance across a portfolio of properties throughout London. You will prepare homes for StS inspections, attend annual assessments, and build strong working relationships with StS inspectors.
This is a field-based role within a wider maintenance team, working closely with office-based coordinators to ensure all repairs and compliance checks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Attend scheduled StS inspections and complete all necessary pre-inspection maintenance
* Carry out proactive repair works to ensure properties meet StS compliance requirements
* Record job progress and outcomes accurately, including photo/video evidence
* Maintain accurate data entries via PDA and internal systems
* Work closely with StS inspectors to ensure smooth inspection processes
* Manage stock levels and materials within the work vehicle
* Deliver excellent customer service and handle queries professionally
* Provide support across departments where required
* Follow all company policies and compliance procedures
Skills & Experience Required
* Broad experience in multi-trade maintenance, especially carpentry and plumbing (plastering desirable)
* Experience working with vulnerable individuals and/or HMO properties
* Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
* Full driving licence
* DBS/Police check
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
* Experience in a similar compliance, inspections, or StS-related role is beneficial
* Flexibility to meet the demands of a reactive maintenance environment
Desirable
* Knowledge of temporary or emergency accommodation
* Experience of fire-safety related repairs and inspections
Benefits
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional holiday for long service (up to 30 days)
* Tenure rewards (£500 at 3 years, £1,000 at 5 years, £5,000 at 10 years)
* Private health insurance
* Birthday off each year
* One wellbeing day per year
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Pension scheme improvements after 2 years
* Professional Emergency First Aid training
* £500 employee referral scheme
* Monthly company payday lunch
* Fresh fruit provided daily
Diversity & Inclusion
The organisation is committed to inclusion, respect and belonging. Applicants are encouraged from all backgrounds and communities. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be provided upon request.