Here in the Serco recruitment team, we’re responsible for hiring people that deliver essential public services in Defence, Transport, Justice & Immigration, Citizen Services, and Healthcare. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our team at AASC, Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts. Key Accountabilities To provide building maintenance services to a designated area or number of properties. To report faults using the IT system to ensure all faults are reported and closed for their property portfolio. The role of the MO is to ensure that all properties under their control are free from building defects as defined under the Home Office Contract. Liaison with external sub-contractors to ensure access can be obtained, works are completed to agreed standards and the sub-contractors operatives are approved. To undertake audit samples of external suppliers' work and report findings. To undertake once a year a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for any properties in their area for all properties. To provide specialist trade services in accordance with certified standards and experience. To provide technical advice and support to the maintenance section relevant to your trade in order to ensure all current standards are met under the contract. To provide the property on-boarding team with trade sign-offs for the relevant specialist trade. To ensure that the safety of all users of the property from a building standards is achieved. To check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties (e.g., asbestos, dangerous persons), or request additional reports if deemed appropriate. Where possible, to repair all Serco supplied furniture or ensure furniture is replaced to comply with the Home Office Contract. To only purchase materials from approved Serco suppliers and keep receipts for all transactions. Where specified, only purchase the agreed Serco standard materials unless alternative substitutions can be provided due to stock requirements. To obtain Managers' approval for the Hire or purchase of any plant or tools over £100 to undertake any maintenance repair. To ensure appropriate receipts are obtained and recorded for each property/job completed. Working Pattern Flexible Working pattern: Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business. Requirements A willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver’s licence is essential). Tradesperson experience (Desirable). A highly motivated individual who can manage their own workflow as well as working within a team when necessary. On-Call Requirements & Out of Hours Working: There will be a requirement to be on call and undertake out of hours working to agreed rosters. What We Offer Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills). Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Career opportunities across the entire AASC contract. Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities.