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
Please call:
0330 383 0920
to contact your nearest branch for more information
Latest Maintenance Jobs
Heat Pump Installation Engineer
Job Title: Heat Pump Installation Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: King’s Lynn
Rate of pay: £21.25 per hour
Are you an ASHP looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for an ASHP.
For this position, you must have the following:
- Relevant ASHP / heat pump qualifications.
- Proven experience carrying out domestic heat pump installations.
- Good knowledge of heating systems and installation requirements.
The type of work for an ASHP will involve carrying out full domestic ASHP installations, ensuring installations are completed to a high standard and in line with relevant regulations, completing required installation documentation and paperwork.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
- Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 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.
Please contact our Maintenance Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position – 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.

Groundworker
Job Title: Groundworker
Location: Merseyside
Rate of Pay: £31,000 per annum + company van and fuel card
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Groundworker to support our client in the housing sector, this will be a hands-on role with a focus on external works, including gate repairs, fencing, brickwork and flagging on residential properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out fencing, gate, paving and brickwork repairs and replacements.
- Complete external maintenance works to residential and communal properties.
- Diagnose defects and deliver high-quality repairs.
- Maintain safe, clean and tidy work areas.
- Use PDA/mobile technology to accurately update work orders.
- Work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Ensure all work meets safety, quality and customer service standards.
If this opportunity is of interest please contact our Maintenance Team on 01603 984879

Plumber Multi
Job Title: Plumber Multi
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Swindon areas
Rate of pay: £40,660 per annum – Monday to Friday + emergency call outs
Are you a Plumber looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Plumber Multi.
For this position, you must have the following:
- Strong background in plumbing repairs and maintenance
- Wall and floor tiling, 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, patch plastering and painting experience
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, and social housing
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Full UK driving licence
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent)
- Valid Unvented Hot Water Systems Certificate
Please contact our Maintenance Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position – 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.

Electrician
Job Title: Electrician
Job Type: Ongoing, CIS
Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £250 a day (using own van) CIS + mileage contribution or £230 a day with a company van + fuel card
Are you an Electrician looking for work?
Our client, a large social housing contractor, is seeking a qualified Domestic Electrician to work in occupied and void properties undertaking electrical fit outs. You will be responsible for replacing accessories, fault finding, consumer unit upgrades, installing fans, smoke detectors, full and partial rewiring, and Electrical Installation Condition Reports in domestic properties.
Duties & Responsibilities of a Domestic Electrician:
- Install service and maintain electrical systems and appliances in domestic and commercial properties to a high-quality standard in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations.
- Install, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate for the task.
- Excellent customer care qualities are vital to this role. You will be expected to liaise with customers and clients daily.
- You will be expected to manage and order van stock which will be tailored to your requirements.
- Competent use of handheld PDA’s is required to receive and complete job orders.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Ensure company H&S procedures are followed
Experience, Qualifications & Skills of a Domestic Electrician:
- Previous experience within social housing
- A good basic understanding of site-based Health & Safety
- Relevant qualifications – e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2361 Part 1 & 2
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
- Driving licence
- 2391 test and inspect
Please either apply online or feel free to contact our Maintenance Team – 01603 984879

Painter & Decorator
Job Title: Painter & Decorator
Job Type: Long-term Contract Work
Location: Covering areas of Huntingdon, Stamford, Boston and Spalding
Start Date: Immediate start
Rate: £165 per day
Company, Project & benefits of a Painter & Decorator:
Our client, a subcontractor who deliver high quality services to clients in the social housing and local authority sector are seeking a Painter & Decorator to join their maintenance team on a long-term ongoing basis. The works are on voids properties and are a mixture of internal and external works.
Working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday – 30 minutes lunch
Qualifications & Skills of a Painter & Decorator:
- Minimum of 2 years professional painting experience
- Have own tools (brushes & whites) and transport
- Experience of facilities or housing maintenance
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.
If you are interested, please contact our Maintenance Recruitment team on 01603 984879

Multi Trade
Job Title: Multi Trade
Job Type: Permanent, full time
Location: London and surrounding areas
Rate of pay: £20 an hour CIS, £18 an hour PAYE
We are currently recruiting for experienced Multi Trade Operatives to join an established commercial maintenance contractor, working across a range of commercial properties.
The Role
The role would suit a skilled Multi Trade Operative who is confident working independently and can complete a range of maintenance tasks to a high standard for commercial businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Pub refurbishments
Carpentry and joinery
Basic plumbing and patch repairs
Plastering and tiling
Painting and decorating
Complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard
Requirements
Previous experience in a Multi Trade / Maintenance role
Strong background in commercial maintenance and refurbishments
Good communication and customer service skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
DBS is required for this position
Must have own tools
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position Maryrisa or Holli 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
