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
Repairs Scheduler
Job Title: Repairs Scheduler
Job Type: Permanent Full time 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with 30 minute break – Office based
Location: King’s Lynn
Rate of pay: Up to £28,000 per annum DOE
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established contractor specialising in social housing repairs and maintenance, who are looking to appoint an experienced Repairs Scheduler/Planner to join their growing team.
This is a busy and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and has previous experience within social housing, maintenance or repairs coordination.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a busy repairs desk, handling both inbound and outbound calls with tenants, operatives, subcontractors and clients to ensure repairs are scheduled and completed efficiently within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling a high volume of inbound calls from tenants reporting repairs and maintenance issues
- Making outbound calls to residents, operatives and subcontractors regarding appointments and job updates
- Scheduling and coordinating responsive repairs work
- Prioritising urgent and emergency repairs appropriately
- Updating internal systems with accurate job notes and progress updates
- Monitoring outstanding jobs and chasing updates where required
- Delivering excellent customer service at all times within a busy social housing environment
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience in a repairs planning & scheduling role
- Strong understanding of reactive maintenance environments
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working to KPIs and deadlines
Please contact our maintenance recruitment specialists Maryrisa or Holli – 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Multitrade
Job Title: Multi Trade
Job Type: Temporary on going works
Location: Grantham and surrounding areas
Rate of pay: CIS £180 per day using own van – mileage paid 20p after 25 miles
Due to securing a new contract in the Grantham area, ARC is looking for reliable and hardworking Multi Traders to join our client who specialises in social housing.
The Role:
You’ll be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties, including:
- General repairs and maintenance
- Basic plumbing and carpentry
- Painting and decorating
- Patch plastering
- General handyman duties
- Ensuring work is completed to a high standard with excellent customer service
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in property maintenance or a similar trade
- Multi-skilled with a good all-round knowledge of building maintenance
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, professional and customer-focused
- Own tools preferred
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 Maryrisa or Holli if you are available for this position – 01603 984879 or 07951232912
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Multi Trade
Job Title: Multi Trade
Job Type: Contract, Long term
Location: Ipswich areas
Rate of pay: CIS £180 per day
Due to securing a new contract in the Ipswich area, ARC are looking for reliable and hardworking Multi Traders to join our client who specialise in social housing.
The Role:
You’ll be carrying out a variety of property maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties, including:
- General repairs and maintenance
- Basic plumbing and carpentry
- Painting and decorating
- Patch plastering
- General handyman duties
- Ensuring work is completed to a high standard with excellent customer service
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in property maintenance or a similar trade
- Multi-skilled with a good all-round knowledge of building maintenance
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, professional and customer-focused
- Own tools preferred
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.
Surveyor – Disabled Facilities
Job Title: Surveyor – Disabled Facilities
Job Type: 12 Months contract (likely to extend)
Location: North Northamptonshire / Hybrid
Rate of pay: FROM Paye £25.50 / £49,000per annum or Umbrella £35ph
Our client, a highly regarded organisation within the housing and property sector, is seeking an experienced Disabled Facilities (DFG) Surveyor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional with experience in housing adaptations, private sector housing, or grant-funded improvement works to play a key role in delivering life-changing adaptations that enable residents to live safely and independently in their homes.
Main duties include, but not limited to:
- Undertake property surveys and prepare detailed specifications, schedules of work, technical drawings, and cost estimates.
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Liaise with Occupational Therapists, architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure projects progress efficiently.
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Obtain and evaluate contractor quotations and tenders, making recommendations where appropriate.
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Carry out final inspections and manage defect resolution during defect liability periods.
Requirements to be successful:
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Experience within a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), Housing Adaptations, Private Sector Housing, Building Surveying, or related environment.
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Knowledge of adaptation works for disabled and vulnerable residents
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HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
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.
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Contracts Manager
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Job Type: Permanant Full time
Location: Wisbech or Cottenham
Rate of pay: £50,000-£55,000 per annum DOE + car allowance
We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established social housing contractor delivering refurbishment and planned maintenance works across residential housing contracts.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage social housing refurbishment and maintenance contracts
- Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme and budget
- Monitor health & safety compliance across all sites
- Liaise with clients, tenants, and internal management teams
- Produce progress reports and attend client meetings
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and customer service
- Manage RAMS, site audits, and compliance documentation
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing
- Strong knowledge of planned works and refurbishment projects
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple sites and teams effectively
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations
- Full UK Driving Licence
- SMSTS certification essential
Desirable
- Experience working with local authorities or housing associations
- First Aid qualification
- Relevant construction qualifications
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position Holli or Maryrisa 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Norwich Norfolk, with travel to sites. Hybrid working can be considered after probabtion period.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £68,000 – £70,000 per annum and car allowance
Our client is a leading national property services contractor delivering repairs, refurbishment, compliance and building safety solutions across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term client partnerships, they work extensively within the social housing, public sector and property maintenance sectors.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of planned refurbishment projects within a well-established and supportive environment.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Management team, you will be responsible for the commercial and financial performance of planned refurbishment and improvement works, ensuring projects are delivered profitably whilst maintaining strong commercial governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial and financial performance of planned refurbishment projects
- Producing and reviewing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and commercial reports
- Managing subcontractor accounts, applications, payments and final accounts
- Pricing, negotiating and controlling variations
- Preparing budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost value reconciliations
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial and delivery objectives are aligned
- Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, schedules of rates and client specifications
- Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and maximising opportunities
- Supporting internal audits, governance processes and reporting requirements
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, planned works or social housing
- Experience working on framework-based or planned maintenance contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
- Sound understanding of contractual and commercial processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong IT skills, including Excel and commercial management systems
Desirable
- HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
- Experience working within local authority, housing association or public sector frameworks
Package
- Salary up to £70,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Paid volunteering day
- Employee referral incentive
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
To enquire about this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or to apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor please Contact Maryrisa or Holli – 01603 984878 or email maryisa.phillips@arcgroup.co.uk
