Repairs And Maintenance Manager Jobs
Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm
Thamesmead, London SE28
Are you skilled in all things horticultural – from planting and maintaining flower beds, hedges and turf, to using power and manual garden tools? Do you have experience of supervising a small site-based team? If so, then Peabody has the perfect opportunity for you.
About Peabody
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish. Join us as a Gardener and play your part in helping us make a positive difference to our residents’ lives.
What you’ll be doing
As a Peabody Senior Gardener, you’ll provide a high quality, customer-focused grounds service, supervising and allocating work to a team of Gardeners. Your many and varied duties will include organising on-site work, the provision of plant, equipment and tools including their use, maintenance and repairs, mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, litter and leaf removal, pest and disease control. You’ll be comfortable and skilled in operating and maintaining powered and manual hand tools and specialised plant and other equipment.
Put simply, if you’ve ever wanted a gardening job where you make a positive difference to people’s lives, this is it.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need to be physically able to carry out moderate to strenuous manual work and be committed to delivering an excellent customer experience – being easy, reliable and empathetic in the way you deal with customers and colleagues. If you have good literacy and basic numeracy skills, the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and use your own initiative we want to hear from you.
Horticultural experience is essential, as is experience of team supervision and the ability to work outdoors in all weathers. A basic DBS and the flexibility to deal with out of hours emergencies when required and a valid UK driving licence are also essential.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
So, if you want to help make a positive difference to the lives of our residents, here’s your chance. We’re waiting to hear from you.
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Willow Burn Hospice is currently seeking a Retail Operations Manager to join our dedicated retail team. We are an independent charity delivering palliative and end of life care services to adults and their families across Derwentside and County Durham.
The role of Retail Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the effective operation of all of Willow Burn Hospice’s (WBH) shops: this includes responding to operational needs of the shops, effective leadership of the Shop Managers, optimising sales, maintaining effective stock management and merchandising, and ensuring that quality, health and safety and housekeeping are monitored and developed using audits.
Job Purpose
- Overall responsibility for the effective operation of all of Willow Burn Hospice’s (WBH) shops: this includes responding to operational needs of the shops, effective leadership of the Shop Managers, optimising sales, maintaining effective stock management and merchandising, and ensuring that quality, health and safety and housekeeping are monitored and developed using audits.
- To promote the ideals of Willow Burn Hospice (WBH) and be a positive ambassador.
- Ensure all shop opening hours are covered and co-ordinating shop cover when the Managers and Deputy Managers are unable to organise cover for each other or volunteers.
- Contribute to the income generation targets of WBH to achieve maximum profit and sales targets through retail outlets.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing on the development of retail portfolio including shops and merchandise.
- Ensure WBH’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Weekly Hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm
Southall
Are you committed to excellent customer service? Do you take pride in ensuring first class estate cleanliness and maintenance? Do you have the knack of communicating effectively with customers and colleagues? Then Peabody has the perfect opportunity for you.
About Peabody
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish. Join us as a Caretaker and play your part in helping us make a positive difference to our residents’ lives.
What you’ll be doing
A Peabody Caretaker is a varied and vital role. From periodic cleaning tasks to carrying out appropriate safety and security checks you’ll keep our serviced estates, blocks and community facilities clean, tidy and graffiti and litter free. Working with colleagues in tackling behaviour that causes nuisance or annoyance to those living or working in our community, you’ll do monthly estate walkabouts to identify any hot spots and look to find solutions. Our Caretakers identify equipment defects, vandalism, graffiti and necessary communal repairs, reporting these to the appropriate colleague or contractor. It’s a responsive and proactive role.
Put simply, if you’ve ever wanted a caretaking job where you make a positive difference to people’s lives, this is it.
What we’re looking for
Are you physically able to carry out moderately strenuous work and able to organise your own workload efficiently with minimal supervision? Are you personable, proactive, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional customer care and service in everything you do? If you have basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in relation to estates services and can adopt a one team approach to build excellent working relationships which ensure the delivery of a first-class service, we want to hear from you.
Some relevant experience is essential, as is a basic DBS and the flexibility to deal with out of hours emergencies when required. You should have good literacy and basic numeracy skills. A valid UK driving licence is also essential.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
So, if you want to help make a positive difference to the lives of our residents, here’s your chance. We are waiting to hear from you.
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A fantastic London based charity supporting the social work profession is seeking an IT & Facilities Officer to be based full-time at their London office in King’s Cross.
The role is paying £39,000 per annum inclusive of London weighting and will initially be offered on a 3 month fixed term contract. Ultimately the role is required on a permanent basis, so it is anticipated that the role will convert into a permanent position.
It is important to note that this role is 100% office-based onsite at the charity’s offices in King’s Cross.
The role is highly varied and will involve a mixture of hands-on 1st Line IT Support to around 20 staff in the office (and a further 120 working remotely) dealing with issues such as hardware configuration and AV set-up. You will also support the full range of Office 365 and Azure products including Enpoint/Intune, Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook and liaise with the outsourced IT support provider who provide 3rd line support to the charity. In addition there will be some Facilities Management duties covering office management and health & safety.
Responsibilities include:
- Liaising and working with external tech support contacts for project work and 3rd line issues.
- IT Supplier management
- Ensuring staff have the hardware they need (laptop imaging, basic hardware repair and upgrades, OS and software updates etc
- Ensuring staff have the software they need (Microsoft 0365 admin and management, management of various software portals for Zoom, Adobe etc)
- Meeting room support: IT equipment, telephony platforms and AV, bookings systems
- Health and safety requirements and related building checks and maintenance
- Working with colleagues to ensure procurement and organisation of office supplies and liaising with external providers for repairs.
Candidate requirements:
- IT support or helpdesk experience or other relevant customer facing role
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure Active Directory including
- Account management
- Conditional Access Policies and Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Dynamic Security Groups
- Confident in use of Endpoint (Intune) Device Management
- Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) via Endpoint
- Compliance policies
- Configuration profiles
- Experienced with SharePoint administration
- Modern SharePoint experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
- Office 365 environment - Exchange Online, Teams, etc.
Experience with office management or facilities management is desirable but not essential.
Closing date and interviews: Ongoing/ASAP
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site.
Staff benefits include free shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually. You will be health and safety aware, take ownership of your own work, and be understanding of the children’s needs here at The Children’s Trust. Good organisational skills, flexibility and being friendly and caring in nature are a must for this role. Please note that the role requires a significant degree of manual handling and working with houses services and laundry equipment.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include: free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offender’s
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of applicants with criminal records, both of which are available on request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Job title: Fleet Coordinator
Salary: £23-25,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Terms: 25 days Holiday (exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (operating hours between 7.30am - 5pm depending on shift pattern, opportunity for evening or weekend work)
Location: Bristol with occasional travel in the south west region
Do you care about doing something worthwhile with your working day? Are you passionate about supporting people at work and beyond? At FareShare South West, you can make a real difference to the one million people in the south west who are going hungry.
We are the region’s largest food charity. We join the dots between food waste and hunger, transforming an environmental problem into social good.
Working mainly from Bristol, the Fleet Coordinator is fundamental to our operations. The right person will combine a love of vehicles, logistics and a passion for reducing food waste. In return, you will be part of an inclusive and friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity doing impactful and rewarding work.
FareShare South West (FSSW) is part of the national FareShare UK (FSUK) network of surplus food redistribution charities. We fight food poverty by tackling food waste. We source quality surplus food – from food retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers – engaging volunteers to redistribute to local charities and community groups that provide meals to vulnerable people (individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, recovering from addictions, etc.). Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly, and keyworkers.
Purpose of the role:
Our Fleet Coordinator will work with our warehouse teams and the wider FSSW team to keep the wheels turning so we can deliver much needed food to frontline organisations. They will operate across the West of England, Devon and Cornwall to support the smooth running and upkeep of our fleet of vehicles and ensure minimal disruption on our operations. This role involves coordinating the servicing, maintenance, and repairs of vehicles, administrative duties and delivering change projects to ensure the continuous improvement of our fleet management. Our small fleet currently includes 13 vans, one car, one 7.5t truck, 4 forklift trucks and multiple pump trucks, distributed between Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth. This role will be working with and alongside a diverse group of volunteers, in particular working with volunteer driving crews to provide training and support.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Fleet Coordination
- Vehicle Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs
- Liaise with external and internal contractors to arrange breakdown support, MOTs, services and repairs.
- Develop relationships with contractors to build a list of trusted companies.
- Triage and identify vehicle issues, then work with external contractors to resolve them.
- Coordinate and undertake vehicle movements between sites and garages.
- Carry out analysis of the fleet and its equipment including weekly vehicles checks and performing basic maintenance duties e.g. tyre pressures and topping up of vehicle fluids.
- Be the point of contact for external service providers such as leasing companies, insurers, fuel card companies and breakdown cover providers.
- Administrative duties
- Manage our vehicle accessories and consumables.
- Keep accurate records relating to the fleet and our drivers (repair log, vehicle checks, driving licence checks and incident forms)
- Download of tachograph data for analysis
- Manage CAZ payments.
- Administer insurance policy changes and claims involving our fleet and/or third parties.
- Gather and report on appropriate metrics to monitor the health of the fleet.
- Propose and deliver continuous improvement projects for the fleet.
- Register and onboard new drivers by delivering volunteer and staff driving assessments and agency driver inductions.
- Support and develop the volunteer driving crews.
- Model and promote best practice in all van duties.
- Work with the volunteer recruitment team to identify driver shortfalls and support recruitment of drivers.
- Work with temporary staffing companies to arrange short term hire drivers when needed.
Compliance and Health & Safety
- Support the Warehouse Managers to ensure compliance with relevant food hygiene, health & safety and other standards applicable to FareShare vehicles and operations.
- Undertake relevant training in food hygiene and health & safety as required.
- Work with the Head of Compliance and wider FSSW team to ensure continuous improvement and high levels of compliance for the fleet of vans.
General
- Respond to/answer any enquiries/communications via phone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems.
- Support and enable volunteers.
- Be willing to receive and engage positively with any visitors to the warehouse.
- Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the main purpose of the role, including liaising with the wider FSSW team.
- Uphold high quality customer care and standards of conduct when dealing with all stakeholders and the general public.
Person Specification
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
- Experience of working in an administrative role.
- Ability to develop, initiate and maintain systems and procedures.
- Interest in and understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem solver and competent decision maker.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- Experience of delivering training.
- IT competent and able to use various IT platforms/systems.
- A clear commitment to the ethos of FareShare South West, our vision and mission.
Desirable knowledge, skills & experience:
- Voluntary sector experience.
- Experience of working in logistics.
- Experience of working with people who require support.
- Experience of working within a food operation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Essex Pedal Power Bike Mechanic
Salary: £8,718.90 (FTE £21,216)
Location: Basildon, Essex
Hours: Part time 15 hours per week to include occasional weekend and evening working
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2024
Essex Pedal Power is an exciting community cycling programme that aims to support more people to cycle by removing barriers to participation. The programme provides FREE high-quality bikes to eligible residents living in the borough. The Essex Pedal Power Basildon team work closely with local organisations and employers to identify people who will benefit most from a free bike. So far, the team have given away nearly 300 free bikes, and given the success of the project more funding has been received to extend this work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an existing team who are dedicated to supporting the community and removing barriers to participation. The postholder will be responsible to the local project coordinator, and day-to-day support and supervision will be provided by the team’s full time cycle mechanic. As part-time cycle mechanic you will be responsible for building a range of bikes, general maintenance and servicing of our fleet and supporting the distribution of bikes at our giveaway events. Other roles may include delivering bike repair sessions and maintenance workshops, refurbishing second hand bikes and working alongside volunteers. The majority of your work will take place at our bike workshop in Billericay.
The postholder will be expected to work 15 hours across the week, including occasional evenings and weekends, with flexible working.
We will consider adjusting these hours for the right candidate.
Main duties
- Build a range of bikes to cater for the local communities that we serve.
- Carry out general repairs and the servicing of our bike fleet using an agreed schedule as approved by the Manager. This will include bike repairs being carried out in our workshop and also at our Bike Hubs in the community.
- Identify, order and fit a range of bike parts that are needed to ensure the maintenance, or enhancement, of our bike fleet within an agreed budget.
- To work in an entrepreneurial way with the local community to deliver Cycle Maintenance Workshops and Dr. Bike training sessions.
- To maintain an electronic inventory of our bike stock and an electronic servicing record for our bike fleet.
- To work with the Manager to maintain the brand and integrity of our projects.
- Any other reasonable tasks as required by the Manager.
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. You will be working alongside our full time cycle mechanic who will provide necessary guidance on the above duties.
Knowledge, skills and experience
All criteria are essential, and your application will be assessed on all points detailed below.
- Cytech or City and Guild Cycle Mechanic qualified, at least at Level 1 (preferably at Level 2).
- Passion and an interest in cycling and understanding of the benefits that cycling/physical activity can bring.
- Comprehensive experience of working in a bicycle workshop or experience with bikes/carrying out bicycle builds and pre-delivery inspection of new bicycles is desired.
- Ability to build a range of bikes upon delivery from our preferred supplier(s) to meet the organisation's deadlines and support the bike giveaway roll out.
- Good partnership and relationship management skills.
- Excellent team player with the ability to deliver a first class technical service through high standards and the efficient turnaround of maintenance and repairs work.
- Clear knowledge of quality assurance processes. Experience of using quality assurance to assist service delivery.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office is desirable.
- Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
- Knowledge and understanding of the cooperative principles and commitment to ensuring their delivery in the course of undertaking the role.
- Experience of working proactively, working on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Confident to be customer facing to support the needs of the local communities.
Staff benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
- Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Flexible working.
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.
Application details
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV. You must have the right to live and take up employment in the UK.
When writing your Cover Letter, include the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge, Skills & Experience' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the following criteria which will be weighted highly:
- Your experience of working in a bicycle workshop or experience with bikes/ carrying out bicycle builds
- An ability to work autonomously and to work under pressure
- Experience of working with a variety of people from all backgrounds
- Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Awareness of the Essex Pedal Power project values and goals
Application closing date Wednesday 3rd April at midnight
Interviews held week commencing 8th April 2024
We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint for this role prior to the closing date for applications, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP.
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.
The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
Are you interested in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
The Westminster Women’s Safe Space is a specialist gender and trauma informed Assessment Centre for women with complex needs who are at risk of, or have experienced domestic abuse, violence against women and girls (VAWG); and have multiple disadvantage. We have a great opportunity for people interested in working as part of an innovate women’s only service in a receptionist role and becoming part of this exciting new team achieving positive outcomes to support the women in their recovery and move on journey.
In this this vital role you will be providing receptionist duties to the service and the team, being the first point of contact for residents and others. Your duties will include:
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Managing the team inbox, keeping information systems up to date and ensuring smooth handovers to other team members.
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Log and follow up on building and maintenance repairs.
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Responding to queries from residents or agencies, following up to ensure outcomes.
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Working on a weekly rota and carrying out regular shifts (early’s, mid’s and late’s) including some weekends.
About you
We are looking for proactive, flexible and empathetic people with good time-management and communication skills. You will also have the working ability to use different IT packages and systems. You may have personal experience of homelessness, and may have accessed recovery services yourself; or you will have a sound understanding of the issues faced by homeless people.
Above all we are looking for people with a genuine interest in supporting our clients and being part of the aims of our service.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a woman for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 4 April
Interview and assessments on: Tuesday 16 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Trades people to join us as we look to grow our In-House Maintenance Team. We have multiple roles available and are looking for people in the Northampton, Coventry and Birmingham areas.
It's a really exciting time to join us as we've recently moved to a new and improved Maintenance Depot! We are now based on Popes Lane, B69 4PN.
Multi Trade Operative
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas (Including patches in Coventry & Northampton)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Company Vehicle & Fuel (inclusive of bonus and out of hours)
Hours: Full Time, 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
What is on offer?
- Basic Salary of £34,918 per annum PLUS;
- Performance bonus of up to £5,000 per annum.
- Out of Hours Payments (on average, around £4,000 per annum).
- Midland Heart Van & Fuel Card.
- Equipment including power tools, full uniform and PPE, as well as a Mobile Phone and IPad PLUS;
- Access to healthcare benefits such as Medicash
- Access to our Brilliant Benefits portal providing you with access to discounts on a variety of brands and retail stores
- There’s also up to 8% matched pension contributions, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 within 5 years PLUS the option to purchase 5 extra days per year) and the support needed to develop your career should you need it.
As a Multi-trade Operative, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our 35,000 homes are places that people love to live in. Working in both occupied and empty properties, you’ll diagnose and complete a broad range of repairs and / or special projects such as aids and adaptions which, dependent on your specialisms, may include:
- Carpentry & joinery – Fitting doors, kitchens, floorboards.
- Plumbing – Fitting bathroom suites, changing tabs, repairing toilets.
- Plastering – Whole walls, ceilings or rooms.
- Decorating – Painting walls, ceiling and woodwork.
What’re we looking for? You’ll be a talented multi-skilled tradesperson. who has a main trade complemented by skills across one or more other trades. You’ll also have a sound knowledge of site safety and safe working practices and a full UK driving licence is essential. Great people skills are an absolute must, as is the motivation to always leave the customer happy in the knowledge that you’ve done everything you can to help them.
If you hold a relevant Trades qualification, please ensure this is highlighted on your CV at application stage.
Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.
Closing Date: 29th March 2024
Please be aware that we have multiple vacancies and that suitable candidates will be invited to an assessment shortly after applying. We'll close applications as soon as all vacancies have been filled.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
No agencies please.
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our growing In-House Maintenance team. It's a really exciting time to join us as we've recently moved to a new and improved Maintenance Depot! We are now based on Popes Lane, B69 4PN.
Electrician
Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas, B69 4PN
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum + Company Vehicle & Fuel (inclusive of bonus and out of hours)
Hours: Full Time, 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Role
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that our 35,000 homes are places that people love to live in. Working in both occupied and empty properties, you’ll undertake electrical installations, servicing, inspection & testing, rectify faults and maintain electrical systems and appliances to a high quality standard, in accordance with the current edition of IET Wiring Regulations.
What is on offer?
- Basic Salary of £37,689 per annum PLUS;
- Performance bonus of up to £5,000 per annum.
- Out of Hours Payments (on average, around £4,000 per annum).
- Midland Heart Van & Fuel Card.
- Equipment including power tools, full uniform and PPE, as well as a Mobile Phone and IPad PLUS;
- Access to healthcare benefits such as Medicash.
- Access to our Brilliant Benefits portal providing you with discount on a variety of major brands and retail stores - for more information, please click here.
- There’s also up to 8% pension contributions, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 within five years PLUS the option to purchase 5 extra days per annum) and the support needed to develop your career should you need it.
Our ideal candidate? Your application will highlight that you:
- Are an experienced Electrician, with a background in completing electrical repairs and maintenance tasks, ideally on domestic properties.
- Have achieved relevant qualifications including an NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Systems or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2), Inspection & Testing (i.e. City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395), as well as current accreditation on the requirements of BS 7671 (i.e. City & Guilds 2382: 18th Edition), and be fully conversant with the current IET Wiring Regulations.
- Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
Who are Midland Heart? We’re one team working together for our tenants. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.
Our colleagues deliver services from the location that they are best delivered on any given day. This means that you should expect to work from a Midland Heart site as a minimum 3 days week (on average).
Closing date: 29th March 2024
Please be advised that suitable candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment shortly after applying and that we reserve the right to cease recruitment activity, should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the stated closing date.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
No agencies please.
I am currently seeking an Assistant Head of Service to join one of our client's teams in a key leadership role within Young People's Services.
As the prospective leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated team, including a permanent Service Manager and Team Managers across the Hertfordshire area.
The role is initially 3 months cover but could continue for a longer period.
Location:
There is flexibility working from home or from Head office in London. You will also have the option to work from the schemes across Hertfordshire. Office/scheme attendance is encouraged within the role.
Key Activities/Success Metrics:
- Develop the strategic direction and define aims and objectives for Young People's Services
- Promote cross-functional collaboration for effective, joined-up services
- Establish outcomes and performance indicators for consistent high-quality service
- Foster a customer-led, community-focused culture with customer participation at its core
- Collaborate with colleagues to influence repair, maintenance, and investment strategies, considering young people's needs
- Implement structures, systems, and procedures to identify, manage, and mitigate risks
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and internal requirements
- Adopt an innovative, solution-focused approach for sustainable, best-value services
- Deliver budgetary performance in line with financial objectives
If you are a visionary leader ready to make a positive impact, apply now to be part of our clients' dedicated team at the forefront of Young People's Services.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We are looking to recruit a Exhibitions Technician to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,768 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Exhibitions Technician role is to:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the RAF Museum as Exhibitions Technician. Reporting to the Exhibitions Workshop Manager, the Exhibitions Technician will support the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of exhibition elements, such as bespoke mounts, plinths, display stands and mechanical interactives, for the Museum’s permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions, developing suitable methods of fabrication and repair.
You will support the maintenance, care and preservation of the Museum’s collection, supporting the Museum’s project teams as required and responding to service requests.
Key responsibilities of our Exhibitions Technician include:
- Design, manufacture and install exhibition displays in a variety of materials
- Design and produce bespoke object mounts, working closely with the Collections Services team
- Install and de-install temporary and permanent exhibitions, including exhibition structures and objects, and make good of exhibition spaces as required.
- Ensure Workshop facilities, and areas of work, comply with Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations, ensuring work areas are maintained in a clean and tidy state
- To maintain all tooling and equipment in a serviceable condition, ensuring that all equipment is safe to operate within manufacturers’ approved guidelines.
- To contribute towards the Museum’s provision of a healthy, safe and secure working environment for visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors
- Supervise and induct exhibition contractors on site as required
- Maintain accurate, effective and accessible records for all work.
- Carry out surveys, produce reports and plans for projects, and to brief the Exhibition Workshop Manager and agree a way forward
What we are looking for in our Exhibitions Technician:
- Appropriate trade related qualification in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience gained in a workshop environment
- Two additional relevant skills (e.g. welding, electronics, electrical, woodwork, prop making, model making, painting, plastering)
- Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
- Listens to, understands, respects and accepts different views, ideas and ways of working
- Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices and procedures to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
- Able to organise own and others’ activities to deliver to expected standards and targets, with operational responsibility for a particular area
- Demonstrable experience within a museum/heritage environment
Closing date for applications:01 April 2024
Interviews will take place on: 16 April 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Exhibitions Technician role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Are you a night owl with a heart for helping others?
Ever thought about embracing the nocturnal lifestyle and making a real difference?
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
We are looking for a Night Worker (internally referred to as a Building Supervisor), to join our fantastic Hereford Adult Accommodation Based Service, which offers shelter and support for vulnerable adults aged 18 and above who face homelessness.
We are looking for someone to work Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
We would also consider people to join our Bank team which is £12 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual and paid training, working shifts as and when they are available on a zero hour basis.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
- Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
- Career growth, join a service which continues to grow in Hereford, as a result of excellent service delivery.
Who are we looking for?
Ready to leave a lasting impact?
- Your primary focus will be ensuring the safety and security of our residents. This involves effective communication with support staff for seamless shift handovers.
- Your duties will encompass various responsibilities, from monitoring site activity and maintaining cleanliness to undertaking minor maintenance tasks and providing companionship to residents in need of support.
- Regular health and safety checks are a crucial part of the role.
- Displaying empathy and maintaining professional boundaries with our residents are non-negotiable qualities.
- You'll be an integral part of a close-knit team comprising Night Building Supervisors, Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, and a Project Manager.
- While prior experience in interacting with diverse communities is advantageous, it's not a prerequisite as comprehensive training will be provided.
About Us
Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more^
- Enhanced pension and sick pay
- Death in service benefit
- Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts
- Why choose CCP
- Charity - people focused not profit.
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
- A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
- Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
- We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
- Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
- Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
- Integrity is everything.
- Reflect and learn.
- Continuous improvement.
- Take your best self wherever you go.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
Position: Night Worker (internally know as Building Supervisor) (Job ID 815)
Hours: Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Pay: £22,317 per year based on 39.375 hours per week or £12 per hour for bank work
Closing Date: 21st March 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Interview Date: 27th March 2024
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
You may also have experience in the following: Supported Accommodation supervisor, Facilities Manager, H&S Management, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety, States Manager, Site Management, Facility Building Manager, Night worker, Building Maintenance, etc.
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Assistive Technology Support Officer
Based in Stanmore/Berkshire - onsite.
Salary circa £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a knack for troubleshooting and a flair for technology? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as an Assistive Technology Support Officer!
As an Assistive Technology Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by providing technical support and assistance.
Not only will you be responsible for maintaining stock and databases, but you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects aimed at improving service delivery. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, including suppliers and Norwood's Technology team, to ensure the smooth integration of equipment into our digital network.
To be a car driver and have access to a car during office hours and willing to drive between locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To visit services and complete installations, repair, maintenance, reviews and collection of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) equipment, with new and existing service users throughout Norwood’s services in North London, Redbridge and Berkshire.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment installations and resolve these faults both remotely and in person.
- To be responsible for stock and undertake auditing of the stock and maintain current databases according to Company requirements including updating and maintaining asset registers
- Support the IT manager in providing a high level of service coordination to ensure that new projects are delivered effectively.
- To take part in training sessions and attend meetings as required.
- To manage and maintain records, including central records, stock control and budgetary records.
- Train staff in the use of all systems available and provide ongoing support to ensure effective use of the systems in place.
- To support and promote digital inclusion, independence and empowerment for people using telecare or telehealth equipment
- Produce resources to support progress for users of AT.
Why Norwood?
- The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid work arrangement
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Unlimited access to staff referral scheme
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference, apply now to become our newest Assistive Technology Support Officer! Please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
No agencies please.
Chief Operating Officer: NHS Retirement Fellowship
£47,420 - £56,918 FTE
22.5 hours per week (0.6)
The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity No. 287936 which exists for people who have worked in or for health and social care services.
We offer social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to our members. We facilitate continued and new friendships, focused on local branches across the UK and postal members. We offer national support and events, including a hugely popular national conference.
We have a clear ambition to build our membership, anticipating their needs and developing new ways of meeting them.
This is a new, senior role within our well-established charity and we expect the post holder to play a proactive and productive role as a member of the organisation’s small Management Team.
You must have significant operational experience preferably in a similar role in the NHS or in another public sector or charitable organisation.
Closing date: Application is by CV and a supporting statement by 3rd April 2024
Interviews by Zoom: 18th April 2024