Estates Officer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More about your role

We're looking for an Estate Officer to join our welcoming team in Bristol. In this role, you'll help provide and maintain safe environments for individuals in our supported accommodation.

Working within the scheme you will support with the continued, safe provision of accommodation for the customers living in our schemes.

Within this role you will be conducting and recording regular health and safety checks, assisting in general maintenance, including but not limited to, decorating, general minor repairs, and ensuring communal areas are kept clean, safe and clear. At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

Here at Places for People we are looking for someone who is as spirited as we, this is an emotive working environment, and we need our staff to be positive, supportive and resilient.

Some experience of working with vulnerable client groups or similar is preferable however not essential. You will be able to work on own initiative as well as being a great team player. Work closely with our own maintenance team as well as outside contractors.

You must also have good IT and communication skills.

Essential skills:

• Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks (e.g. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical work), diagnose faults, and use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• A basic understanding of health and safety procedures, including Fire Alarm Tests

To be eligible for an interview you must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria in your application:

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

• Training and development

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more