Maintenance Assistant

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our expanding maintenance team.

As a key member of the maintenance team, you will support the village in the delivery of excellent customer service while maintaining our beautiful community to ensure residents (and colleagues) have the best years of their lives.

The Role:

• Undertaking repair work to support preventative maintenance tasks such as legionella control, residential checks and repairs, site surveys etc
• Prioritising and undertaking work requests raised by the residents and colleagues and determining the best fixes
• Ensuring that any damages are quickly and accurately reported
• Providing residential checks, monitoring defects, and providing a reasonable maintenance solution
• Assisting the grounds team with gardening and landscaping duties
• Driving to minibus as part of the driver rota
• Assisting the Head of Maintenance with ‘new building defects’ repairs.

Key Requirements:

• Previously worked in building repair or grounds maintenance
• Holds a full driving licence
• Ability to work on your own as well as within a team environment
• Confident, personable, and strong communications skills
• Any qualifications within the building trade or health and safety would be desirable.

Working Hours:

• This is a full-time opportunity where the Maintenance Assistant will work 37.5 hours per week; 5 over 7 days, between the hours of 7.00am and 8.00pm. 

The Benefits:

• Medicash health plan
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 for each year served)
• Gift of Time – 3 additional days leave for charity or voluntary work per year
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!