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
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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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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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Title: Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Full-time,
Location: Ipswich area
Rate: £50,000.00 – £60,000.00 DOE Plus Company Car or allowance
Company, Project & benefits of a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor
Our client, a large reputable social housing contractor providing maintenance repair services to thousands of properties across the UK, they are recruiting for an experienced Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor to join their maintenance team on an ongoing basis carrying out essential planned & Reactive maintenance, installation and repair works to domestic properties.
Responsibilities of a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor
- Manage the end-to-end process of subcontractors
- Undertake all pre and post contract quantity surveying duties including, but not limited to; understanding of contract documentation, the pricing of target prices, AMPs, tender build ups, Compensation Events / variations, the measurement
- Undertake any other duties as required by the company, which may include cover for any absences, and attend informal and formal company & client meetings and training sessions as required.
- Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives and work instructions at all times and keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies, reporting to your manager where damages occur.
Desirable Experience of a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor:
- Understanding the National housing federation rate or similar
- Commercial understanding
- Good IT Skills
- A thorough knowledge of building construction, types of contract and quantity surveying procedures, with experience in the Social Housing Sector.
- UK full driving license
- Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively to meet deadlines and targets in the face of competing demands and cost constraints.
- Knowledge of Schedule of Rates, cost build ups,
- Problem solving & results orientated.
- Decisive decision making.
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
Application Process: If you would like more information on this position of a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Quantity Surveyor or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact.
Contracts Manager
Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Long Stratton
Salary: £60k (Depending on experience) Plus Package
Company & Project of a Contracts Manager:
I am working with a leading maintenance company who operate in the Building Services Industry. an current have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Contract Manager to join their dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. Main contracts you will be managing will be full refurbs & managing their response team.
Duties & Responsibilities (including and not limited to) of a Contracts Manager:
- Full P&L responsibility
- Ability to price works.
- Set up and maintain the capability to deliver FM services ensuring you have the right team, and proactively support and manage the performance of that team, to successfully deliver.
- To be responsible and accountable for the financial performance of the contracts ensuring the business achieves a sustainable return.
- To ensure that Company Health and Safety policies are followed and adhered to by any of the resources utilised in the delivery of the contracts and workflows under your control.
- Manage the directly employed workforce, subcontractors, and Merchant supply chain partners.
- To spend time in the work identifying issues and trends that need to be acted upon through measurement so that you truly understand what is required to improve the service, system, or processes.
- To ensure you live and embrace the ethos of the client.
- To drive and lead improvement projects within your contract to achieve and exceed Industry Best Practise in quality, safety, technical, service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- To forge strong working relationships with Client Representatives and develop new relationships with additional clients and across a breadth of roles within the client teams.
Desirable Experience of a Contracts Manager:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within similar positions (ideally)
- Experience in Property Maintenance environment with asset management responsibility
- SMSTS
- First Aid
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Application Process: If you would like more information on this Contracts position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
Repairs Administrator
Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Repairs Administrator
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Location: King’s Lynn
Start Date: Immediate start
Salary: £22,500.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Company, Project & benefits for an Administrator:
We have an exciting opportunity to join a thriving building & maintenance company who are looking to appoint an experienced Administrator to join their busy Repairs team at their King’s Lynn office.
Duties & Responsibilities of an Administrator:
- Providing effective administrative support to the department in order to ensure the smooth running of the business.
- Dealing with incoming telephone calls and outgoing correspondence in a polite and efficient manner.
- Data entry, retrieval and database maintenance.
- Compiling reports, creating and managing documents and spreadsheets
- Liaising with customers to answer queries and resolve issues.
- Establishing good working relationships with colleagues and the general public.
- Ensuring that accurate records are maintained.
- Ensuring all relevant processes are followed.
- General administrative duties including filing as required.
Desirable Experience of an Administrator:
- Experience of working within a customer service environment or similar role
- Providing outstanding customer service
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office.
Qualifications & Skills of an Administrator:
- A motivated and versatile individual who is able to use own initiative
- Dedicated team player
- Be able to quickly form good working relationships and understanding with colleagues
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment
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 an Repairs Administrator, or any other vacancy, please click on the link to submit your CV. This will be reviewed and a member of the Team will be in contact.
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Floor Layer KJ-1643-FL-LON
Job Title – Floor Layer
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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