Repairs & Maintenance Worker

To apply for this role you must have a full driving licence and use of a car.

 

Job Title:  Repairs & Maintenance Worker

Employed by: Saltbox

Based at: Unit 708, Centre 500, Lowfield Drive ST5 0UU and other Saltbox locations as required

Salary: £22,221 – £25,004.28 – Depending on Experience & Skills

Hours: Full Time: 35 hours Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm – some flexible work may be required

Responsible to: Property Services Manager

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment: This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS and reference checks

 

Purpose of the role

To deliver day-to-day maintenance and repairs to Saltbox properties ensuring high standards of maintenance. To work alongside, domestic and support worker teams working within Health and Safety procedures at all times.

 

Summary of Main Duties

  • To carry out agreed minor repairs and decoration within Saltbox properties to a high quality standard
  • To assist with furniture deliveries and installations in Saltbox properties
  • Deal effectively and safely with repairs and maintenance ensuring timely responses are made and properties are safely and securely maintained

 

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Check that all tools or stores items are accounted for at all times so that security is maintained
  • Monitor and complete documentation accurately for all work carried out ensuring quality systems are followed

 

Closing Date: 12.00 noon Friday 5 September 2025

 

Interviews: Priority interviews will be allocated to candidates who best suit the criteria for the role. The interview will take place at Unit 708, Centre 500, Lowfield Drive, ST5 0UU.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining  your suitability and experience for the role to Helen Platt, HR Manager and request a full Job Description. Please email to vacancies@saltbox.org.uk

 

Staff Benefits:

  • Group Life Insurance
  • A Health Care & Cash Plan delivered by Medicash
  • A salary exchange scheme – this is only for staff who have opted into the Saltbox Pension Scheme
  • Staff support & counselling service from local NHS provider
  • 24 days annual leave
  • Plus an extra day on your birthday
  • No weekend work
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
  • Wellbeing & Discounts
  • Learning & Development