Maintenance Person

Salary: £26,000 per year

Autism East Midlands are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Person to join our busy team. The post holder will be involved in the repair, servicing and construction (where applicable) of a variety of fixtures, fittings and equipment together with buildings and site maintenance with a focus on painting and decorating.

We are seeking candidates, who have good communication skills and a friendly and focused approach. The successful candidate will have a background in property maintenance or construction with experience in carrying out a variety of maintenance and repair work to a professional standard. You will be capable of making decisions in the absence of the Estates and Compliance Manager. 

As a Maintenance Person, You will ideally hold a relevant maintenance qualification (building, joinery, painting & decorating, health and safety, etc.). The Maintenance Person must have a thorough understanding of the potential risks to health, safety and welfare encountered in maintenance work and you’ll be willing to undertake additional training to further your knowledge and skills. A full UK driving license is essential for the role.

Successful candidates will be professional in their approach to demonstrating courteous behaviour in the execution of their duties.

This post is subject to completing a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Paid job related qualifications during employment
• Generous occupational sick pay
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Flexible working
• Excellent career progression
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to counselling
• Access to legal and financial support
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave