Maintenance Worker full time

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Maintenance Worker to join our Maintenance Team at Valley House.   You will be joining a multi service charity based in Coventry.  In return, we offer a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum.  26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with an additional day's leave for every 2 years of service, up to a maximum of 29 days per year.  A contributory pension scheme.

What We Do

Valley House provides supported accommodation for vulnerable individuals and families, as well as a range of community services.  We currently own 22 properties, ranging in size from 1 bed flats to 4 bed houses.  Additionally, we lease 25 properties from local Registered Providers.

Our Maintenance Team are responsible for ensuring the properties are maintained to a high standard and compliant with all relevant legislation.

We are looking for a reliable and committed individual who has a range of skills to be able to:

Undertake routine maintenance tasks, cleaning, repairs, improvements, decorating and gardening which ensures Valley House premises and properties are welcoming, safe and well-maintained.

Work as part of a rota, in a flexible way, to ensure maintenance cover is provided Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm.

Support the development of trainees within the Maintenance Team.

Ensure a high standard of general housekeeping to prepare accommodation units for the arrival of new service users, including cleaning, maintenance and gardening, as directed.

Garden maintenance at Valley House premises and properties.

Monitor the standards of household equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings within the properties and carry out appropriate repairs.

Transport residents' belongings when moving between Valley House properties.

Purchase household items as authorised - obtaining receipts and keeping accurate records in accordance with established procedures.

To hold a company credit card and supplier cards to make purchases, up to agreed limits.

General housekeeping of the communal areas within Valley House properties.

Assisting in allowing access to properties by landlords and contractors.

Ensuring security when opening and closing the offices.

Maintain logs and records as required.

Work unsupervised in Valley House premises and properties, taking account of the responsibilities of working in a vulnerable service user's home and lone working procedures.

Identify potential safeguarding issues and report immediately to a senior member of staff.

The successful candidate will have:

Level 2 in Property Maintenance or experience of carrying out general DIY/Maintenance tasks including cleaning, basic plumbing, gardening and decorating.

Experience of safely operating and maintaining equipment needed to undertake DIY tasks.

Experience of undertaking manual and lifting tasks, moving equipment, materials and furniture.

Understanding of the needs of Valley House service user group.

Ability to maintain professional working relationships.

Basic understanding of Health and Safety.

Be flexible and use initiative when dealing with situations.

Ability to work at height.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

A current and valid driving licence to use own vehicle and drive the company vehicles.

This post requires a satisfactory DBS check.  For applicants who have been residing overseas during the last 5 years you will be required to obtain a certificate of good conduct from the country where you have been living.

The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week.

The closing date is 4pm on Monday 21 September 2026 and interviews are to be held on Thursday 24 September 2026

For more information about Valley House please visit our website (url removed)