Maintenance Operative
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers.
Within our Adult Services, we support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation.
We have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We have an opportunity for you to join our established Maintenance team who will be responsible for and ensure the upkeep, general maintenance, safety and security of the services buildings, grounds and outdoor equipment.
The salary for this role is £27,646.91 plus an On Call allowance increasing earning potential to £29,246.92. This is a full-time, permanent position. The shift pattern that is required for this role is a revolving 3 shift work pattern and an on call/ stand-by shift consisting of:
- 5 shifts at 7am to 3pm with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday.
- 5 shifts at 12pm to 8pm plus a weekend 8am to 3pm followed by a flexible 3 shifts of 8am to 4.30pm
To reflect the revolving shift pattern, in addition to the base salary, an On call allowance will be paid if worked (paid via timesheet upon successful shift pattern completion of the monthly rota). This brings the minimum potential earnings to £29,246.92 when the on call requirement is completed. Should any addition call out time be required then this would also be payable separately as time worked or as time off in lieu.
This role requires you to be able to drive
To view the job description please click here
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
Estates Department at Daldorch House, Ayrshire.
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact insert: Scott Mitchell, Area Facilities Manager – Scott.Mitchell@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
** NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
