Maintenance Operative

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities.

We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we’ve learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference.

We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do.

Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business.

Maintenance Operative – Oxford/Basingstoke/Slough

Salary - £35,000

Working Hours - Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe!

We are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Operative, looking to join at an exciting time of growth?

If you are an experienced Maintenance Operative, working in an accommodation-based setting, helping to maintain a great service for those who need us most, this could be the role for you! 

• Looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and commitment to transform the lives of highly vulnerable people
• Experienced working with all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance, providing safe accommodation for vulnerable individuals and families

What you’ll be doing:

• Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s targets prescribed in the contract
• Travelling from property to property within a specific region
• Oversee maintenance of common areas
• Basic carpentry, including door hanging and changing locks
• Painting and decorating, basic plumbing and electrical work
• Ensure the garden area is clear including fencing

What you’ll receive:

• Salary - £35,000
• 23 days of annual leave
• Blue Light Card
• Referral programme

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of “expertise by experience” and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

Benefits

• Eye Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flu Vaccination Voucher
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Workplace Pension
• Simply Health Package
• Company Vehicle