Maintenance and Repairs Officer

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Maintenance and Repairs Officer
Wolverhampton

Join a team committed to supporting people seeking safety and belonging as they build new lives in the UK.

Who We Are

ACH is a social enterprise with a clear vision, dedicated to empowering refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. We bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services.

Why We Do What We Do

Our mission goes beyond individual support; we actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in our society. With a proven track record of delivering effective support services, in 2024, we helped house over 1,400 individuals and provided support to over 500 of our service users, helping them to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives in their new country.

We are now looking for a Maintenance and Repairs Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

Our Commitment to You

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive, inclusive working culture with great rewards and benefits, including:

- A salary of £28,113 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social gatherings and staff retreats
- A fully stocked staffroom!

This is a great opportunity for a maintenance professional with multiskilled expertise to play a vital role in supporting immigrants in their first homes in this country.

You’ll discover a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your skillset and develop a wide array of expertise working on varied projects and works across our property portfolio.

What’s more, you’ll have the pleasure of knowing that your work will directly improve the quality of housing and wellbeing of others, helping them create a new life in a safer, more liberal environment.

So, if you want to take your next step in maintenance and repairs with our people-focused organisation, read on and apply today!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Maintenance and Repairs Officer, you will ensure our accommodation is safe, secure and well-maintained for our tenants.

Specifically, you will undertake repairs and inspections of occupied and vacant properties to ensure they are fully functional and health and safety compliant.

You will carry out a range of multi-skilled repairs and maintenance tasks, including electrical, plumbing, grounds, decorating, and general upkeep.

Conducting regular visits to properties, you will prepare condition reports and identify maintenance needs, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and monitoring tenant safety.

Additionally, you will:

- Respond to any issues and tenant requests
- Handle emergency situations
- Deal with urgent mechanical and electrical repairs, kitchen equipment, or other services
- Work alongside the Housing Officer and Housing Administrator
- Ensure work is carried out efficiently and within timescales
- Undertake general maintenance tasks across ACH properties and offices

What We’re Looking For

To join us as a Maintenance and Repairs Officer, you will need:

- Previous experience in a similar role or a qualification in one aspect of maintenance, such as plumbing or gardening
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365

The closing date for this role is 30th September 2025

Other organisations may call this role Property Management Operative, Estate Management Operative, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Operative, Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative, or Housing Maintenance Officer.

ACH and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join ACH as a Maintenance and Repairs Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.