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YMCA Cheltenham
GET INVOLVED – WORK FOR US – BE DRIVEN BY THE GOOD WE DO
Do you want to make a genuine difference to society and for those in need?
Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?
Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about you, values you and looks forward to what we can do together?
Then come and join the team at YMCA Cheltenham as a Maintenance Technician
We are looking to recruit both a permanent and a temporary Maintenance Technician, working across our sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, with a sense of social purpose to help improve the lives of others and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults throughout the County of Gloucestershire.
In return, you will receive a generous pension, life assurance, excellent ancillary benefits and you will become part of the YMCA Cheltenham family.
Being part of YMCA Cheltenham includes free gym membership for you and your household, as well as being invited to our fun and annual events exclusively for you and your family. You will also have access to and be in receipt of training and professional development opportunities for your entire career with us.
We are looking to recruit to 2 roles – a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, and a temporary role, initially for 3 months, with the possibility of extension (between 30 and 37.5 hours a week).
Salary is between £25,501 and £31,100 per annum (based on working 37.5 hours), dependent on relevant skills, experience and qualifications.
We are inviting applications for the role of Maintenance Technician, working across our sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
To be successful in this role, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in a maintenance role and an ability to carry out a variety of tasks, from decorating, to changing taps, to some landscaping. No two days are ever the same. Ideally, you will also have plumbing and carpentry skills and knowledge, and experience of completing void property works.
You will have the ability to maintain good working relationships, across a range of staff levels, both internally and externally and be an excellent and engaged team member, who has a can-do attitude and a ‘hands on’ approach.
You will have a Level 3 in a relevant qualification or a desire to achieve this.
As this role is working across several sites, a full driving licence is essential.
ABOUT US
YMCA Cheltenham, founded in 1855, is a registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works sports facilities, affordable housing and other charitable activities.
YMCA Cheltenham is an organisation founded on Christian values and, as such, employees may encounter behaviours, artefacts, or other elements particular to or representative of the Christian faith in their workplace.
As an organisation founded upon the Christian Faith, YMCA Cheltenham draws its Values from the Bible, principally as described in Micah 6:8. Our Values are therefore expressed as follows:
OUR VALUES
YMCA Cheltenham will OPERATE with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.
YMCA Cheltenham will ENGAGE with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.
YMCA Cheltenham will BE Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.
Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services – however, we do expect all employees to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Maintenance Technician is part of a busy team, often working to a number of different tight deadlines. It is an opportunity for a highly motivated person to support the Property and Maintenance team to ensure the Charity’s buildings, physical spaces, equipment, vehicles and other property owned or managed by the organisation are maintained to a high quality.
The Maintenance Technician will assist the Property and Maintenance team to ensure that all day-to-day repairs and void rooms are completed in line with KPI’s, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations in all areas relating to the physical work environment.
The Maintenance Technician will assist the Property and Maintenance team to ensure regulatory and legal compliance in all matters relating to the Charity’s buildings, physical spaces, equipment, vehicles and other property owned or managed by the organisation.
ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER
The organisation recognise that employees need a good balance between work and life.
We provide:
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees), which goes up after two years length of service, up to a maximum of a further 5 days annual leave
- Two additional wellbeing days, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees).
- Colleague discount and rewards from hundreds of leading on-line and high street retailers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Life Assurance of two times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.
- Free Health club cash plan, which offers money off glasses, dentistry and provides GP and consultant support. This also provides independent personal, workplace and financial advice.
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.
- Free use of the organisation’s sports facilities.
- Occupational Health, to ensure health conditions are managed appropriately and reasonable adjustments are put in place.
- Comprehensive training programme for staff across the organisation to help develop each and every member of the team.
- Opportunities for employees to achieve relevant qualifications.
- Social events for employees and their family throughout the year.
We are committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
YMCA Cheltenham is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be able to demonstrate they have evidence to be eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will need to provide two satisfactory references, undergo a DBS check and demonstrate full employment history.
YMCA Cheltenham is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Role
Maintenance Technician
YMCA Name
YMCA Cheltenham
Location
Cheltenham,
England,
United Kingdom
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