Maintenance Operative – Peterborough

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Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Operative

Location: Peterborough

Contract Type: Temporary around Peterborough

Responsibilities

  • Performing Essential Maintenance: Carry out day-to-day maintenance across various properties, ensuring compliance with Home Office contract standards.
  • Managing Faults: Report, manage, and close faults using the AORA IT system, ensuring swift resolution.
  • Collaborating with Subcontractors: Liaise with approved subcontractors to guarantee access, quality work, and compliance with standards.
  • Conducting Audits: Audit contractor work and provide detailed reports on findings.
  • Completing Inspections: Conduct annual checks such as PAT testing and scheduled inspections.
  • Identifying Needs: Recognize further maintenance, cleaning, or specialist trade requirements and raise jobs accordingly.
  • Monthly Property Inspections: Work with Housing Officers to ensure properties are inspected monthly.
  • Deliver qualified trade works to certified standards (Where Applicable).
  • Provide technical advice and support to fellow operatives.
  • Assist in property onboarding with specialist trade sign-offs.
  • Ensure safe environments for all property users.
  • Review property safety reports (e.g., asbestos, risk assessments) before commencing work.
  • Arrange additional surveys when necessary.
  • Use only approved suppliers and materials, retaining all receipts.
  • Obtain approval for plant or tool hire above £100.
  • Remove and legally dispose of waste, recycling whenever possible.
  • Repair or replace furniture provided by the organization as required.
  • Undertake garden maintenance within assigned properties.
  • Assist with planned maintenance once priority works are completed.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in maintenance or a related field.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
  • A proactive approach to problem‑solving and fault resolution.
  • A commitment to health and safety standards.
  • Flexibility to travel between properties and participate in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours support.

Working Pattern

This is a mobile role, so you’ll be on the road, traveling between properties.

Working patterns will vary based on operational needs.

On‑call and out‑of‑hours working will be required on a rota basis to support a 24/7 maintenance service.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026