Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker
Location: Southeast England (Various Sites) / Base: Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week -Between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00, depending on the operational needs and location of assignment of work,

Monday to Friday + 1 in 6 weeks on-call rota
Salary: £28,497 per annum

Closing date for applications: 31/10/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.

About Us
At Aspens Charities, we support individuals across the Southeast of England who are living with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. Our work spans residential care homes, supported living, day services, and outreach programs. We are passionate about delivering high-quality care and creating environments where people can thrive

The role
The Multiskilled maintenance worker will be responsible for ensuring that the property, buildings, and environment are kept in good order.

To undertake the work allocated to you daily in keeping with the agreed maintenance schedule and considering health & safety issues and the needs of residents & staff. Availability to undertake a 1 in 6 weeks on-call rostering programme

About You

· Strong coaching approach

· Positive and solutions focussed approach

· Ability to look for more efficient ways to approach tasks

· Flexible and intuitive

· Good interpersonal skills

· Self-motivated

· IT literate

· Can travel in the Kent, Sussex and London Boroughs as required

· Working Knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry and Painting and Decoration preferable qualifications provided

Essential:

· City & Guilds Level 2 qualification or equivalent

· Knowledge of carpentry, decoration, plumbing and electrical work

· Full clean UK driving licence

· Previous experience in a similar maintenance role

· Commitment to health & safety and safeguarding practices

What You Can Expect from Us:

• · Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Paid DBS check
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
• Generous annual leave (pro rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
• Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.

If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need.

Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,497.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification or equivalent?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: On the road