Senior Reactive Maintenance Operative

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Senior Reactive Maintenance Operative
Salary: £26,842.55 - £33836.23 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Plus minimum 1 week in 6 out of hours on call (paid as overtime)
Weeks: 52 Weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Job Purpose
We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Senior Reactive Maintenance Operative to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be a confident all-rounder with proven experience across multiple trades, capable of working independently and delivering high-quality work. Final date to receive applications September 01, 2026 Department Estates

Employment Type

Full Time Location Harborne, Birmingham, UK Workplace type Onsite Compensation £26,843 - £33,836 / year

• Carry out reactive maintenance tasks across residential and educational properties.
• Perform reactive multi-trade duties including:
• Carpentry (e.g., door hanging, repairs)
• Painting and Decorating
• Kitchen and Bathroom Installations
• Plumbing
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed.
• Liaise with tenants, clients, and team members professionally
• Working at height to ensure installations etc. can be carried out safely
• Lone working, including use of a Lone Working app and fall sensor, will be required.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to college health and safety policies.
• Carry out other Estates duties based on direction from your Line Manager.

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (e.g., Carpentry, Plumbing, Multi-skills)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in a similar role, ideally in education or public sector
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Able to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Our benefits include;

Schedule 1 Benefits (reviewed annually and/or as appropriate)

• Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.

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