Maintenance Officer

About Us

Mary Seacole Housing Association Limited provides accommodation within a structured, safe and supportive environment for single people experiencing homelessness aged 18–65 in Luton, Bedfordshire.

We are proud of the high standard of services we provide to our residents and of our dedicated and passionate workforce, who are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to investing in our staff through a wide range of training, development and learning opportunities.

At Mary Seacole Housing Association, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the way we work and the support we provide. This creates a varied, engaging and rewarding working environment where staff can develop their skills and make a meaningful difference.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a practical, motivated and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our accommodation projects, offices and, where applicable, gardens. You will play an important role in ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, well maintained and presented to a high standard.

This is also a people-focused role. You will have opportunities to support and mentor young residents as and when required, who are interested in developing practical maintenance and trade skills, helping them build their confidence, abilities and future employment prospects.

Key Responsibilities

As Maintenance Officer, you will:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across Mary Seacole Housing Association properties.
• Undertake decorating, gardening and other general maintenance duties as required.
• Inspect properties to identify maintenance requirements and complete appropriate repairs.
• Undertake planned and cyclical maintenance and gardening schedules.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Association’s Health and Safety Policy and current legislation.
• Promote high standards of health and safety across all properties.
• Liaise with the Facilities Manager regarding maintenance requirements across our accommodation services.
• Record and provide timely updates on maintenance tasks through our management system.
• Liaise appropriately with external contractors and ensure relevant health and safety documentation is obtained.
• Use practical trade skills and knowledge, including areas such as carpentry and plumbing.
• Support, supervise and mentor young residents who are involved in practical maintenance activities.
• Support residents to recognise areas for development and build skills that may help them pursue future employment opportunities within premises maintenance or related trades.
• Provide appropriate maintenance updates to the Facilities Manager.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical maintenance skills and experience.
• Has knowledge and experience of a range of trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating and general repairs.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements within a maintenance environment.
• Can organise and prioritise maintenance tasks effectively.
• Is comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, residents, contractors and managers.
• Has experience of supporting, mentoring or helping others develop practical skills.
• Takes pride in maintaining buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Is reliable, approachable and committed to the values and work of Mary Seacole Housing Association.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

A work van is available for use during working hours only.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (39 hours per week)

Pre-employment Checks

The successful applicant will be required to complete all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level for the role.
• Satisfactory references and verification of employment history.
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Any other background or safeguarding checks required for the role (ie. Police Clearance from another country, if applicable)

All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.

Please note: Mary Seacole Housing Association is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Get in touch

If you are an experienced and enthusiastic maintenance professional who would like to use your practical skills in a role that also makes a positive difference to people's lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please get in touch to request the full job description and application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,677.13 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Luton, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• working with local contractors: 2 years (required)
• working within a residential environment: 2 years (required)
• Health & Safety: 2 years (required)
• Mentoring / Supervisory: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full driving license and access to own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person