Job Openings

Maintenance Operative

Maintenance - Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Department

Maintenance

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

25,553

We are hiring a Maintenance Operative at Target Housing to join our team

Location; South Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-Time, permanent

Application Deadline: 17th October 2025

About us

Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.

Working hours are generally 8am to 4.30pm with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break.

We offer

A salary of £25,5535.

You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.

The Job Role

To carry out repairs and maintain Target Housing properties and grounds as part of our general maintenance team.

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• Undertake all property repairs within agreed response times

• When required move furniture and white goods in and out of properties

• To clean work area after the completion of any tasks

• Be in readiness for scheduled and reactive repairs

• To assist with the management of stock.

• Communicate timeframes with Property Admin Manager and or Team Leader

• Report repair orders back to Property Admin Team once completed along with any further works required, in the agreed format

• Ensure that any health and safety or repair issues are recorded and communicated to Team Leader

• Undertake training as required

• Attend team meetings

• Understand and implement Target’s Policy and Procedures

• Understand confidentiality and its implications for the company’s work with clients

• To have access to and fully understand the risks posed by client group and report any risks identified Property Admin Manager.

• Perform any other such duties as required by Target Housing

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Allocated training
• Mileage Compensation
• Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial
• Ability to apply for the Blue Light card
• Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with mick.holmes@targethousing.org.uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks

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Location

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Department

Maintenance

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

25,553