Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative - Aycliffe (VN569)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Maintenance Operative for their Aycliffe location. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,504.71 per annum and includes benefits such as pension, employee discounts, and training.
Job Details
| Vacancy Name | Maintenance Operative - Aycliffe (VN569) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Contract Type | Full Time |
| Salary | £30,504.71 per annum |
Benefits for you
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
- Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
- Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
- Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
- Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
Requirements
- Maintenance Experience: Previous experience in a maintenance role or strong handyman skills, coupled with a proactive and can-do attitude to tackle tasks both big and small.
- Health & Safety Knowledge: Good understanding of health and safety regulations, with a commitment to upholding compliance standards to ensure the safety of our residents and team members.
About you
While we require professional experience, it is not essential to have previously building maintenance experience and worked in an education or care setting or with autistic children and young people. Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career. You should be friendly, people-centred and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with staff, pupils and visitors. If you pride yourself on your organisational skills and are seeking a rewarding job that makes a positive difference, this is the role for you.
About us
For more than 40 years, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England. We have more than 1,200 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.
Additional Information
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults, and operates a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.
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