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
Administrator
Job Title: Administrator
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hrs a week)
Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Rate of pay: £28,000per annum
Are you an experienced administrator looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Administrator to provide efficient administrative support to the operations and maintenance teams, ensuring the smooth coordination of works, accurate record-keeping, and high-quality customer service within a fast-paced property services environment.
- You must have previous proven experience in Administration.
- You must be proficient with microsoft office packages (eg word, excel )
- Ideally have worked in constrcution sector would be beneficial
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 Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Supervisor
SITE SUPERVISOR
Location: Grantham
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum plus company van
Our client, a leading social housing contractor, is seeking an experienced Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repair works across their housing contracts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in social housing and property maintenance to step into a key leadership role.
The Role:
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Supervising operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive and planned maintenance.
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Ensuring works are carried out to the highest standards, within agreed timescales and budgets.
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Carrying out quality checks and site inspections.
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Coordinating with tenants, housing officers, and the wider client team.
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Managing health & safety compliance across sites.
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Supporting the Project Manager in delivering KPIs and contract targets.
About You:
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Proven supervisory experience within social housing maintenance or construction.
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Strong knowledge of repairs, voids, and planned works.
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Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
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Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with both operatives and tenants.
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Understanding of health & safety and compliance within housing.
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IT literate with experience using works management systems.
Desirable Qualifications:
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SSSTS / SMSTS
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Trade background (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, electrical) beneficial
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First Aid at Work certification
email – maryrisa.phillips@arcgroup.co.uk 01603 984879
Driving Labourer
Job Title: Driving Labourer
Job Type: Temporary, ongoing
Location: Woodbridge
Rate of pay: Paye £15.00 per hour
Are you a Driving Labourer looking for work?
ARC are currently looking for a Driving Labourer with an immediate start required.
For this position, you must have the following:
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Previous Labouring experience
• Own transport to get to the site
This temporary work for a Driving Labourer is for an ongoing duration, on a temp basis.
The type of work for a Driving Labourer will involve:
- Safely drive company vehicle to move tools, building materials (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms), and equipment to various sites or properties
- Collect and dispose of waste, debris, and surplus materials
- Gardening maintenance
- Operate clearance vehicles to empty void (empty) properties, including removing abandoned furniture and belongings
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.
Site Manager
Site Manager – Legal Disrepair (Social Housing)
Location – Hackney, North East London
Salary – £45,000 – £50,000 per annum + 10% Car Allowance
Start Date – ASAP
About the Company
Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing maintenance and refurbishment, delivering high-quality works for local authorities and housing associations across London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee legal disrepair projects across their Hackney portfolio.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing planned and reactive works relating to legal disrepair cases within occupied social housing properties. You will oversee site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
The role will be primarily based in Hackney and surrounding North East London boroughs, so the client is ideally seeking someone based locally to minimise long commutes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations on legal disrepair projects within social housing.
- Ensure works are completed in line with contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and suppliers on site.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to health & safety regulations.
- Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and client representatives to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records and reporting.
- Resolve site issues efficiently to minimise delays and tenant disruption.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience managing legal disrepair works.
- Experience working within social housing refurbishment, maintenance, or reactive works.
- Strong understanding of tenanted property environments.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple workstreams.
- Valid SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS card, and First Aid.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Email – maryrisaphillips@arcgroup.co.uk or call Maryrisa or Holli – 01603 984879
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Norfolk
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
Company & Project:
Our client, a well-known family run social housing contractor is currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis.
Duties & Responsibilities of a Senior Quantity Surveyor:
- To undertake all Quantity Surveying duties on your contracts.
- To direct and control all financial and legal aspects of your construction contract ensuring that it is profitable.
- To be aware of the company’s business plan and its aims
- To establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with the client and all members of the client’s team.
- Prepare any loss and expense claims arising out of the extension of time claims.
- Ensure all subcontractors are on our approved list
- Working with the contract team to manage the design on a design and build contract with a view of ensuring that changes are made for the financial benefit of the company.
- Working with the team to ensure that the request for information schedule Includes and financial or legal elements
- To establish a procurement strategy, with a procurement schedule In line with the time requirements of the operational and design deliverables for the project.
Desirable Experience required to work as a Senior Quantity Surveyor:
- A very high level of commercial awareness of the industry
- A good knowledge of, building law, the law of contract and statutory requirements.
- An understanding of financial management.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
Qualifications & Skills required to work as a Senior Quantity Surveyor:
- Good organisational and presentation skills
- General business awareness, a practical mind and sound judgement
- Must have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
To enquire about this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or to apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor please Contact Maryrisa – 07548 764117/01603 984878 or email maryisa.phillips@arcgroup.co.uk
Groundsworker Multi
Groundsworker Multi
£180 a day CIS (need own van) Temp ongoing
Grantham and surrounding areas
Immediate start
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Groundsworker for our contractor that specialises in social housing contracts. The role involves carrying out a range of external maintenance and installation works, including slabbing, fencing, and concreting, ensuring all jobs are completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out slabbing and paving works (paths, patios, access areas)
- Install and repair fencing (timber, concrete posts, panels)
- Perform concreting tasks including bases, footings, and pathways
- Undertake general grounds maintenance and external repairs
- Prepare and clear sites, including excavation and groundwork preparation
- Use hand tools and small plant equipment safely and effectively
- Ensure all work areas are left clean and tidy after completion
- Work in occupied social housing environments, maintaining professionalism at all times
- Follow company health & safety procedures and site regulations
Requirements
- Proven experience in slabbing, fencing, and concreting
- Previous experience working in social housing or similar environments (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
contact Maryrisa or Holli – 01603 984879 or 07548 764117
