Maintenance Worker

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Maintenance Worker
Rothesay Court

We are looking for a full-time Maintenance Worker to be part of our team of dedicated staff at Gingerbread Family Support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance, repair work, groundskeeping, painting and decorating, and health and safety at our Rothesay Court site.

This is an essential role that requires a variety of skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

The ability to multi-task is a must, with the capacity to work in a busy environment, using your initiative to identify and prioritise jobs that need addressing, including any Health and Safety concerns. You will also need to be adaptable.

You will be required to work Monday to Friday at our Rothesay Court site, but may be required to provide support to other Gingerbread premises as and when needed.

As well as experience in maintenance, repair work, groundskeeping, painting and decorating, you will need to have:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and regulations
• A full driver’s licence and own vehicle
• The ability to identify and prioritise tasks

Salary: £28,088.86 per annum

Hours of work: 37-hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Location:

Rothesay Court, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

Closing Date for Applications:Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Date of Interviews: To be arranged

Please Note:

In situations where a significant response is received, the closing date may be brought forward.

Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Working for us has many benefits including:

• All our employees are paid the living wage or above
• All staff have enhanced DBS checks
• We offer a contributory Pension Scheme, after 3 months employment
• We provide 22 days paid annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• We have excellent training & learning opportunities
• Good working environments, ensuring staff have access to refreshments

Gingerbread Family Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community.

Gingerbread is proud to have the Investors in People Award.

Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.