Maintenance Technician Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
More about your role
As a Maintenance Technician you will utilise your knowledge and experience working as part of the Response Repairs and Void team assisting the team to carry out high quality work.
Your time will be spent assisting the carpenters, joiners, roofers and plumbers with basic tiling, plastering, woodwork (boxing in of pipes etc) basic brickwork, and plumbing in our tenanted properties as well as working within our void homes.
You will be working in the Edinburgh area.
The working hours are 40 per week across Monday to Friday.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
You will be an experienced and competent Plumber that is known for your high-quality work. You will also have strong basic joinery skills.
- A driving licence is essential
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maintenance
- Multi-skilled or specific trade with a working knowledge of other trades including joinery and plumbing would be desirable
- Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation
- As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Company Van with fuel card
- Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
- PPE and Full uniform provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
More about us
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
