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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Non-profit Organisation

Maintenance Assistant

Salary Range
£23,295 - £23,295
£1,941 - £1,941 / mo

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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job title: Maintenance Assistant

Assist with regular servicing of equipment (Thermal Interface Units, AHU's,

Purpose: plumbing), and other general maintenance and repair tasks as required by the Estate Manager.

Report to: Estate Manager

Key working relationships: Residents on site College staff including, but not limited to, those involved in teaching, administration, catering, housekeeping and childcare. Visitors Contractors

People management: There are no people management responsibilities

Operating budget: There are no budgetary responsibilities

The Salvation Army exists to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity

You will…

  • Assist the Estates Team with their regular PPM Schedule (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks)
  • Perform portering duties when office/flat/house or other equipment requires moving
  • Perform general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment including painting & decorating, carpentry, and basic electrical/plumbing repair works
  • Ensure that all areas of the College are checked daily for general tidiness and cleanliness, and that accumulation of rubbish is removed to the skip
  • Assist the groundsman as required in such duties as weeding, hoeing, mowing and collecting leaves
  • Work as part of the Estates Team to ensure the overall aims of the College are achieved
  • Undertake any other duties as required for the effective running of the College

You have…

  • Some practical experience of working successfully in a similar job role (A,I)
  • Ability to achieve the physical demands of maintenance with regards to climbing ladders and working at height, working in confined areas such as service tunnels, and manual handling
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform routine tasks accurately and consistently (A,I)
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems (plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems) (A,I)
  • Confidence and initiative to apply departmental procedures to situations as they arise (A,I)
  • Good customer service skills (A,I)
  • Understanding of Health and Safety regulations in the workplace (A,I)
  • The ability to give and receive information effectively and efficiently to colleagues (A,I)
  • The ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission (A,I)

The Salvation Army exists to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity

You may have…

  • Basic plumbing skills (A,I)
  • Basic electrical wiring skills (A,I)

How criteria will be assessed - (A) application form; (I) interview; (T) test;
(P) presentation and (R) references.

We expect you to exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness

This is the job profile as it is constituted at the date shown. It is the practice of The Salvation Army to examine job profiles in order to update them periodically and ensure that they relate to the job being performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes.

To Apply please submit your C.V with a supporting statement showing how you meet the criteria for the role.

Appointment subject to proof Right to Work in the UK and References.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary: From £23,295.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/04/2023
Reference ID: MAR20236580

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Assistant roles across The Salvation Army's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Religious Institutions.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,295 - £23,295 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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