Maintenance Worker
About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Maintenance Worker to help make sure that our residential building, furniture and equipment is kept in good condition principally through planned maintenance and day to day repairs, including cleaning, decoration and plumbing. This is a 6 months Fixed Term contract with a view to extend and go permanent. In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits.
These include:£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAt Saha we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Maintenance Worker will help ensure that all internal and external aspects of the scheme, including the fabric of the building, its furnishings and equipment are clean and well maintained to a high standard and will:Detail and work with a planned maintenance programmeIdentify and act on any repairs that are requiredEnsure the completion of repairs and maintenance activity personally or via contractorsCollect and deliver items locally, including repair materials and furnitureAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a Maintenance Worker to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
We need you to be able to:Have empathy with our client groupSuccessfully complete a variety of low level repair and maintenance activities both internally and externallySafely use equipment that is supplied for repairsHave good diagnostic skillsManage a varied workload and show good time management skillsAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour.
In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place.
Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
services to our residents.
That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible