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Salary: £24,750 – £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, with on-call duty 1 in every 9–12 weeks)
Location: Grantham/Newark/Lincoln
Overview
At Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to help individuals navigate the asylum process — including providing safe, temporary accommodation.
As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our properties safe, functional, and welcoming. You’ll carry out both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring all works meet the required standards and are completed within agreed SLA deadlines.
You’ll take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself, your colleagues, and all property users during and after your work.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete repairs and maintenance tasks (planned, proactive, and reactive) to a high standard.
* Manage and purchase materials via company account card from approved suppliers only.
* Maintain company vehicles in a clean, professional condition and complete regular inspections.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements.
* Collaborate with colleagues and work independently to meet operational needs.
Working Pattern
* Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 (flexible to meet business needs).
On-Call & Out-of-Hours
* Participation in an out-of-hours rota (approx. 1 in every 9–12 weeks) to provide 24/7 emergency cover.
* Includes a standby allowance plus time-and-a-half for callouts.
What You’ll Need
* Previous maintenance experience in one or more trades such as joinery, plumbing, fitting, painting, and decorating.
* Strong self-motivation and the ability to manage your own workload.
* Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively when required.
* Willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally across the UK.
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
* Ability to pass security clearance checks.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
* Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract
* Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. We sometimes close early if there is a large volume of applications, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for candidates. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool and support flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many areas. We are Disability Confident Leader employers and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the "Ban the Box" pledge. Some exemptions may apply due to the nature of the role and security clearance. Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
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