Maintenance Technician

YOU

We're recruiting for​ a Maintenance Technician to join our Property Team based in Romford. The successful candidate will be responsible for, and assist with, repairs, servicing and maintenance of the building and grounds, facilities and equipment. You will ensure void properties are ready for occupation for the Association, including reactive maintenance, decoration, repairs, administration and any ad-hoc tasks as arising.

The role requires knowledge and skills in trade such as building, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, carpet fitting, painting and decorating as well as a basic knowledge of electrical installations.

If you have the skills required and experience of working within a similar environment, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

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​US

As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we're based - during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.

Summary of Job Profile:

• Contract Type: Permanent-Full Time
• Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 8:00am-16:00pm, 37.5 hours per week, excluding Bank Holidays. Including a requirement to be on call at certain times outside of working hours
• The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here:Maintenance Technician (Repairs and Voids team) JD North.pdf

Additional Information:​Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.

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YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits:

To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. Please upload your CV to the system for the recruiting manager to review.

YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.