Facilities and Maintenance Assistant
Ymca Wellington And District
TF1 1NH
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
About us
Wellington YMCA was founded in 1859 and we are proud to have continuously served our community for over 165 years. We’ve delivered all kinds of services during those 165 years – playgroups, gym and leisure facilities, a cafe, hosted WW2 evacuees…we even had a ballroom with fully sprung floor! In the 1990s, there was a need for housing for homeless young adults and that’s been our core service ever since.
We currently offer 40 units of fully furnished supported housing in a mix of self-contained and shared properties. This 24/7 service is staffed by a team of Enablement Officers, Housing Officers, Maintenance Officers, Night Concierges and Day Concierges.
Additionally, we run the Holly Project, a service for local survivors of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and their families, delivered by people with lived experience of CSE.
We also have 28 apartments at the former New College/Wellington Girls High School site, for people aged 18-30 who don’t need support, but need affordable housing as a stepping stone to a more permanent home.
About the role
As our Facilities and Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our buildings are clean, tidy, safe and welcoming spaces for our residents, staff and visitors. You’ll work closely with our Maintenance Officers, assisting with maintenance and basic repair works. You’ll undertake cleaning of our offices and communal spaces including kitchens, lounges and bathrooms of our shared houses to ensure that high standards are maintained. You will carry out pre-void inspections with our Housing Officers when residents are preparing to move out and will deep clean empty properties ready for repair and redecoration works to take place. You’ll also be responsible for keeping our external spaces and garden areas well maintained year-round. Safety will be a key part of our role, and you will follow a range of policies and procedures including COSHH and lone working.
Your week could include…
Undertaking daily site checks to monitor the condition of our buildings
Assisting our Maintenance Officers with larger repair tasks
Carrying out basic tasks such as painting or changing a lock without supervision
Preparing a void property to be redecorated
Moving deliveries and stock between sites
Completing administrative and maintenance tasks as needed
Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting when stock needs to be replenished
Ensuring waste and recycling are managed and disposed of correctly.
Checking gutters, drains, and other external fixtures regularly, addressing hazards or blockages promptly
Our ideal Facilities and Maintenance Assistant…
Is comfortable with doing basic DIY tasks to a good standard
Has an eye for detail, high cleaning standards and excellent hygiene practices
Doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty!
Has a positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference to the young adults in our service
Is calm, confident, and able to communicate effectively
Demonstrates inclusivity, respect, and a commitment to equality and diversity
Other Requirements
This role requires an enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA Wellington
This role requires the post holder to have a full UK driving licence and own car to move between sites quickly and to transport equipment and materials efficiently
Flexibility to cover additional shifts may be required
Please visit our website for more inforrmation.
WHY JOIN US?
We’re more than just a song!
YMCA is one of the ‘Big Six’ youth organisations globally – our staff and residents have had the opportunity to take part not just in national YMCA events, but also visits to India, Denmark and Thailand over the last few years.
Additional annual leave after 3, 5 and 10 years’ service
Our weekly ‘Praise Prize’ to recognise the little things that our team members do to support each other
We have been finalists at the YMCA Youth Matters Awards multiple times (and the Holly Project is a Youth Matters Awards winner)
Access to our Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 for advice and support on a range of issues including in-person counselling if needed
Access to a range of discounts and offers via BrightExchange
Wellington YMCA was founded in 1859 and we are proud to have continuously served our community for over 165 years. We’ve delivered all kinds of services during those 165 years – playgroups, gym and leisure facilities, a cafe, hosted WW2 evacuees…we even had a ballroom with fully sprung floor! In the 1990s, there was a need for housing for homeless young adults and that’s been our core service ever since.
We currently offer 40 units of fully furnished supported housing in a mix of self-contained and shared properties. This 24/7 service is staffed by a team of Enablement Officers, Housing Officers, Maintenance Officers, Night Concierges and Day Concierges.
Additionally, we run the Holly Project, a service for local survivors of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and their families, delivered by people with lived experience of CSE.
We also have 28 apartments at the former New College/Wellington Girls High School site, for people aged 18-30 who don’t need support, but need affordable housing as a stepping stone to a more permanent home.
About the role
As our Facilities and Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our buildings are clean, tidy, safe and welcoming spaces for our residents, staff and visitors. You’ll work closely with our Maintenance Officers, assisting with maintenance and basic repair works. You’ll undertake cleaning of our offices and communal spaces including kitchens, lounges and bathrooms of our shared houses to ensure that high standards are maintained. You will carry out pre-void inspections with our Housing Officers when residents are preparing to move out and will deep clean empty properties ready for repair and redecoration works to take place. You’ll also be responsible for keeping our external spaces and garden areas well maintained year-round. Safety will be a key part of our role, and you will follow a range of policies and procedures including COSHH and lone working.
Your week could include…
Undertaking daily site checks to monitor the condition of our buildings
Assisting our Maintenance Officers with larger repair tasks
Carrying out basic tasks such as painting or changing a lock without supervision
Preparing a void property to be redecorated
Moving deliveries and stock between sites
Completing administrative and maintenance tasks as needed
Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting when stock needs to be replenished
Ensuring waste and recycling are managed and disposed of correctly.
Checking gutters, drains, and other external fixtures regularly, addressing hazards or blockages promptly
Our ideal Facilities and Maintenance Assistant…
Is comfortable with doing basic DIY tasks to a good standard
Has an eye for detail, high cleaning standards and excellent hygiene practices
Doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty!
Has a positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference to the young adults in our service
Is calm, confident, and able to communicate effectively
Demonstrates inclusivity, respect, and a commitment to equality and diversity
Other Requirements
This role requires an enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA Wellington
This role requires the post holder to have a full UK driving licence and own car to move between sites quickly and to transport equipment and materials efficiently
Flexibility to cover additional shifts may be required
Please visit our website for more inforrmation.
WHY JOIN US?
We’re more than just a song!
YMCA is one of the ‘Big Six’ youth organisations globally – our staff and residents have had the opportunity to take part not just in national YMCA events, but also visits to India, Denmark and Thailand over the last few years.
Additional annual leave after 3, 5 and 10 years’ service
Our weekly ‘Praise Prize’ to recognise the little things that our team members do to support each other
We have been finalists at the YMCA Youth Matters Awards multiple times (and the Holly Project is a Youth Matters Awards winner)
Access to our Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 for advice and support on a range of issues including in-person counselling if needed
Access to a range of discounts and offers via BrightExchange
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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