Maintenance Assistant

Inspired Villages


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bedford
Salary: £27,475 per year
Contract type: Full time

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team and support the upkeep and smooth running of our villages. We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, comfort, and appearance of both residents’ homes and communal areas. From assisting with repairs and general maintenance to supporting larger projects, your practical skills and proactive approach will help ensure our villages remain welcoming, safe, and well-presented.

If you enjoy working hands-on, solving problems, and making a visible difference every day, there is a place for you at Inspired Villages.


The Role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be:

  • Undertaking repair work to support preventative maintenance tasks, including legionella control, residential checks, site surveys, and general repairs

  • Prioritising and completing work requests raised by residents and colleagues, determining the most effective solutions

  • Reporting damages and defects promptly and accurately to ensure timely resolution

  • Conducting residential checks, monitoring issues, and providing practical maintenance solutions

  • Supporting the grounds team with gardening, landscaping, and general exterior maintenance duties

  • Driving the village minibus as part of the driver rota, where required

  • Assisting the Head of Maintenance with repairs related to new building defects


Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in building repair, maintenance, or grounds care

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

  • Confident, personable, and professional, with strong communication skills

  • Any relevant qualifications in building trades, maintenance, or health and safety would be advantageous, though hands-on experience is highly valued


The Benefits

  • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays and pro-rated to your contracted hours

  • Holiday buying scheme, allowing up to an extra week of leave

  • Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0) to celebrate in style

  • Bupa Health Cash Plan, including access to an employee assistance program

  • Life Assurance at four times your annual salary

  • 5% matched pension scheme to support your future

  • Access to SMART tech to make your work more efficient

  • Retail discounts across a wide range of outlets

  • Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts on wellbeing interventions

  • Cycle to work scheme for active commuting

  • Electric car scheme for sustainable travel options

  • Access to a modern, inspiring workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking, plus the option for hybrid working


At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.


More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!

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