Maintenance
Your Maintenance Recruitment Specialists
We have over 20 years of experience in the recruitment of trades operatives and office-based staff for some of the most reputable local authority and social housing contractors across the East of England.
Working alongside social housing companies, we are on-call 24/7 to provide flexible recruitment solutions on a temporary and permanent basis to meet your requirements. We pride ourselves on being able to arrange interviews and references for short notice cover when you most need it.
We offer our candidates roles in responsive and planned maintenance that can provide job security, consistent work and sociable hours. Our candidates benefit from a weekly pay structure, free uniforms, a work phone, as well as access to a free confidential mental health and wellbeing programme where needed.
These are just some of the many roles we recruit for:
- Domestic Plumbers
- Domestic Electricians
- Heating Engineers
- Bathroom Fitters
- Kitchen Fitters
- Plasterers
- Carpenters
- Painters
- Ceramic Tilers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Schedulers and Planners
- Resident Liaision Officer
- General Administrators
Latest Maintenance Jobs
Floor Layer
Job Title: Floor Layer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Temp to Perm optional)
Location: Ipswich & Sorrounding Areas
Rate: £160 a day
Our client, a subcontractor who deliver high quality services to clients in the social housing and local authority sector are seeking floor layer to join their maintenance team on a permanent basis.
The work will mainly be in Ipswich and the surrounding areas. Working hours are 08.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday with 30min lunch break. Overtaime available including weekends and nights if desired.
The role: Floor Layer (in particular vinyl sheet flooring)
Working in void and occupied domestic properties mainly in and around the Ipswich area. This will be carrying out floor laying repairs in kitchens, bathrooms in void and occupied properties while at the same time offering a high standard of customer service.
Role requirements –
In order to be considered for the role you must have experinece in floor laying in particular vinly sheet flooring.
– Have own tools
– Experience of facilities or housing maintenance (floor laying background)
– Preferably have experience of working in social housing or tenanted properties.
– Full driving licence & van required.
Travel around Ipswich will be required.
Company van and fuel card will be provided which can be kept at home or full mileage paid if use of own van is optional.
Immediate start available.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
- Working with one of East Anglia/South leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace who recruit for many of the region’s leading companies.
- In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
- Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
- Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
- On-going assignments
- Free access to our HealthAssured scheme for you and your family.
- Access to Free online training.
If you wish to apply for this role or need more details, please apply via the link and we will call you as soon as possible if your CV is successful. Alternatively feel free to call the ARC Maintenance team in our Norwich Office for more information.
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Multi Trader
Job Title: Multi-Trader (Internal & External)
Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Contract
Location: Ipswich and surrounding areas
Rate: £160 a day + mileage paid depending on travel time
Company, Project & benefits of a Multi-Trader:
A property maintenance company who are responsible for the repairs and maintenance of social housing properties, are looking for a responsive Multi-Trader to join their team working in Ipswich and the surrounding area. You will be working in the Repairs & Voids Team completing maintenance work as required by tenants, including carrying out essential reactive maintenance, installation and repair works on domestic properties, and any other duties including multi skilling works associated with your core trade. This is a full-time ongoing role with the prospect of becoming permanent.
Responsibilities of a Multi-Trader:
- Work in a safe, professional and courteous manner, ensuring that all works are carried out with all due regard to the Health and Safety of all persons that may be affected by the works.
- Undertake the duties and responsibilities of the post and at all times ensuring compliance with our Health & Safety Policy, Risk Assessments, Safe Working Practices, COSHH Assessments and all relevant Health & Safety Regulations.
- Conduct yourself in a manner that will bring credit to yourself in all dealings with our customers and the public in general.
- Availability to work flexible working hours
Desirable Experience of a Multi-Trader:
- DDA preferred but not essential
- Experience in maintenance and repair work in occupied residential properties including all aspects of carpentry, plumbing, tiling and plastering works along with external trades such as fencing, door hanging etc.
- Proven experience in all aspects of planned works and repairs
Qualifications & Skills of a Multi-Trader:
- Proven ability to produce work consistently to a high standards
- Ability to complete relevant certification for works self-motivated able to work on your own initiative
- Willingness or experience in using a handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to complete work and maintain van stocks.
- Holder of a full current driving licence
- Proven interpersonal and technical skills.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
- Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
- In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
- Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
- Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
- On-going assignments.
- Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
- Access to Free online training.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Multi-Trader, or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact.
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Voids Supervisor
Job Title: Voids Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Lincoln
Rate: £30,000 – £35,000 plus package
Company, Project & benefits of a Voids Supervisor:
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Voids Supervisor to join our team on a maintenance contract basis. As a Voids Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance and repair work in void properties. This is a crucial role in ensuring that our properties are prepared and maintained to the highest standards for new tenants.
Responsibilities of a Voids Supervisor :
- Manage a team of maintenance technicians and contractors in carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks in void properties
- Coordinate and schedule work assignments to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Conduct regular inspections of void properties to assess repair needs and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Ensure that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Monitor and manage the budget for void property maintenance, ensuring cost-effective practices
- Liaise with property management and leasing teams to prioritize and schedule repairs based on occupancy needs
- Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance staff, ensuring their skills are developed and maintained
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, invoices, and reports
Desirable Experience of a Voids Supervisor:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Supervising
- Strong knowledge of social housing regulations, property management, and maintenance practices.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in managing contractors and maintaining strong relationships.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with tenants, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Relevant qualifications in housing, property management, or a related field are desirable.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Voids Supervisor or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact.
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Resident Liaison Officer
Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Resident Liaison Officer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £27,000
Company & Project:
Main Contractor and specialises in the following capacities: all forms of Roofing, External and Internal Refurbishment and Response Maintenance and has built up a sound reputation working for Registered Social Housing providers and Local Authorities giving personal, friendly, professional advice, are looking for a responsive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team working in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. The RLO is required to fully liaise between the Client, Site Project Team & Residents verbally and in writing to progress required works with minimum disruption to residents while endeavouring to maintain steady workflow for Subcontractors. The RLO will be Site-based and may be required to fulfil duties concurrently on more than one Site as required. This is a full-time permanent role.
Duties & Responsibilities of a Resident Liaison Officer:
- To ensure and maintain the resident liaison daily diary, record any incidents, and record all appointments.
- Understand the works, programme and scope of works.
- Provide site reports and updates for client and site management.
- Prepare and distribute all communications to residents.
- Establish a resident’s charter, maintain files, keep a log of complaints and any query’s that would come in.
- Compile, devise and implement procedures and administration to compliment your role.
- Be available for residents’ meetings, and meetings with the client as and when.
- Site meetings
- Housing officers, estate developments or joint management board meetings.
- Carry out pre visits to each neighbouring resident to explain the planned works and assist them in understanding the process.
- Letter process for the neighbouring property’s explaining all works.
- Regular checks on residents throughout the day and the end of the working day
- Any claims, compensation and complaints are dealt within a time scale and with care.
Desirable Experience & Qualification of a Resident Liaison Officer:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
- Customer care or sales background
- Able to work on own initiative and devise system to suit role.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to work outside in a construction environment.
- Appreciation of site operatives
- To work/Liaise with local schools, community leaders, youth workers and police.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.
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Floor Layer KJ-1643-FL-LON
Job Title – Floor Layer (Commercial)
Location – London and South East
Pay rate – £20-22 per hour + company vehicle and fuel card can be provided
Our client, a well established family run maintenance contractor based in the South East is looking for experienced floor layers for commercial refurbishment works.
The work is primarily for a large pub chain with locations across London and the South East.
Requirements for Floor layer:
– Experience in floor laying in particular altro floors and cap and cove.
– Good customer service skills
– Full driving licence
Travel around London and the South East will be required.
Standard hours of work are Monday- Friday mimumum 8 hours but there is no limit on overtaime available including weekends and nights if desired. (Paid at time and a half)
Company van and fuel card will be provided for £11 daily fee, which can be kept at home or full mileage paid if use of own van is optional.
Long term ongoing work available on self – employed basis.
Immediate start available.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
- Working with one of East Anglia/South leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace who recruit for many of the region’s leading companies.
- In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
- Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
- Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
- On-going assignments
- Free access to our HealthAssured scheme for you and your family.
- Access to Free online training.
If you wish to apply for this role or need more details, please apply via the link and we will call you as soon as possible if your CV is successful. Alternatively feel free to call the ARC Maintenance team in our Norwich Office for more information.
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Working Foreman SE LDN
Job Title: Working Foreman
Job Type: Maintenance
Location: Southeast London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Vehicle, Laptop & Benefits
Company & Project:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman ( with Carpentry background) for our client based in Souteast London area.
Our client are a friendly, family run property maintenance company responsible for the maintenance and refurbishment projects for a large commerical businesses across London and surrounding areas.
The type of work that will be carried out ranges from fitting doors to full refits and refurbishments of commercial premises. Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):
* Supervise, co-ordinate and monitor sub-contractor’s working on site
* Proven track record in successfully delivering projects to a high standard
* Withstand an intense, high pressure environment delivering projects to strict deadlines
* You would be responsible for trades onsite, delivering a high specification finish, on time and on budget.
* Maintain a tidy, safe, and efficient site at all times
* Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications building regulations and good building practice
* Attending progress meetings with clients and management.
* Be prepared to go on the tools if and when required
Desirable Experience & Qualifications for the role of Working Foreman:
- As the Working Foreman you’ll be trade background (ideally carpentry/general building) and able to jump on the tools where required and must have a can do attitude.
- As the Working Foreman you’ll liaise with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public Ideally
- As the Working Foreman you’ll be supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
- As the Working Foreman you’ll be buying materials for each phase of the project
- As the Working Foreman you’ll be monitoring build costs and project progress
- As the Working Foreman you’ll conduct quality and safety inspections
- As the Working Foreman you’ll check and prepare site reports, designs and drawings
- As the Working Foreman you’ll maintaining quality control checks
- As the Working Foreman you’ll deal with day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
- As the Working Foreman you’ll use specialist project management computer programmes
- As the Working Foreman you’ll work on-site when required or be present at clients’ office depending on business needs.
Required Experience & Qualification for the role of Working Site Manager:
- Must be able to use a laptop ( supplied by company )
- Clean driving licence is essential
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
- First Aid trained
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record with experience in shopfitting or similar background.
Benefits:
Van & Fuel card included.
Working Hours: 08.30- 17.30 Monday to Friday (these can vary)
Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please apply online or call the ARC Maintenance team in our Norwich Office.
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