Location
Kent area working across multiple services. Please note that some of our services do not have step free access.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You will be based in the central office but are required to travel regularly to different services mainly around Kent.

Salary
£26,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance and Estates team. You will work across several services to provide excellent customer service to residents, participants, staff, and external contractors. Your role involves carrying out repairs and maintenance to ensure properties are safe, meet our standards, and provide a homely environment. You will coordinate repair operations, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, high-quality maintenance across our property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, and inspections to maintain properties to SIG’s standards.
- Manage inventories by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Coordinate external contractors such as electricians and roofers to ensure high-standard work.
- Promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Proactively address health, safety, and environmental concerns and report incidents or risks.
- Contribute to regular risk reviews and mitigation strategies.

Additional Information
A Full Manual UK Driving Licence is essential due to the travel requirements of this role.

About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality support and care across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent, and Liverpool. We work in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support, probation settings, and hospitals with a mission to empower independence and transform lives through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships.

Experience
Proven multi-trade technical skills, particularly in carpentry and plumbing. Experience in general property maintenance with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

About You
You are a versatile, organised self-starter with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain inventories effectively. You work well independently and as part of a team, thrive in fast-paced environments, and proactively resolve challenges. You demonstrate a collaborative mindset with creative thinking to drive service improvements and are committed to confidentiality, compliance, and ethical conduct aligned with SIG values.

Qualifications
A Full Manual UK Driving Licence is essential. Other formal qualifications are not specified but relevant trade skills and practical experience are required.