Maintenance Person

Working hours: 30 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm (Hours are very flexible)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Springfield House is a residential Lifehouse accommodating 16 homeless vulnerable families, with parents aged 16 - 25 years old, in self-contained flats with support on site 24 hours.

We are looking for a Maintenance person to support the team.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across the property
Looking after basic plumbing, painting, gardening, and general building upkeep
Conducting routine checks to keep the place safe, functional, and presentable
Logging jobs, prioritising tasks, and keeping the team updated
Working alongside staff and occasionally supporting young residents with practical guidance
Making sure health & safety standards are met

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Solid experience in a maintenance or trade-based role
Confidence across a range of basic repairs
A practical mindset and a knack for problem-solving
The ability to work on your own initiative (and know when to call in a specialist!)
A calm, friendly manner - especially when others are stressed
A full, clean driving licence (ideal but not essential)

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS:a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure check of the Adult workforce and Enhanced DBS with Barred List check of the Child Workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found

here.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

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