We believe in life without barriers, if you think you’d be great in the role, we want to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, experience and personal values and we’re committed to being a supportive and inclusive employer.

About the role

To ensure the Property Repairs Team is developed as a flagship service that is great, consistent and modern.

You will be required to demonstrate relevant trade skills and knowledge through the provision of a high-quality service achieving recognised industry and believe housing standards.

To deliver a first class, effective, customer orientated service to internal and external stakeholders whilst maximising high standards of health and safety, performance and value for money. All aspects of the role will be undertaken using a multi skilled approach to complement our right first-time ethos.

The successful candidate will be able to take on a wide range of minor repairs, including but not exhaustive of:

Drainage

Investigating drainage defects and blockages
clearing drains, gullies, waste pipes and rainwater systems
safely excavating around underground services; repairing or replacing pipework, channels, gullies, traps, inspection chambers and manhole components
testing completed repairs; reinstating paths, paving, concrete and soft landscaping; reporting defects requiring specialist follow-on work.

Landscaping/Groundworks/Fencing

Undertake fencing repairs and part replacements
maintaining property exterior, including path repairs, gully clearances and minor pointing to brickwork
undertake all aspects of the role, in a way that is agile and flexible
adopt a multi-skilled whole job approach to completing repairs, that achieves believe housing and recognised industry standards of compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction
take responsibility and ownership for individual performance, productivity and high standards of work ensuring a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
operate ICT hardware and systems in line with protocols, in an effective and efficient way, receiving and updating accurate and relative information when required and in real time
full UK driving licence will be required.

General Maintenance Assistants should be able to work safely and efficiently, follow our safety procedures, and work well as a team or independently. They should also have good communication skills and be able to interact well with co-workers.

For more information, please read the full job description.

What’s on offer?

Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to helping you grow, stay curious, and thrive. At believe housing, we’ve created a supportive, inclusive culture where ideas are welcomed and development is encouraged.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that great experiences start with empowered colleagues. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, motivate you, and help you do your best work.

We offer a competitive salary of £31,739 per annum and:

Up to 33 days annual leave, plus four volunteering days
a competitive pension scheme
access to our healthcare scheme
flexible working that supports your wellbeing
a positive, inclusive culture where growth and development are genuinely encouraged.

Apply now

If you share our values and believe you can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’d love to hear from you.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Lucy Hunter Repairs Team Leader at lucy.hunter@believehousing.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026
All applicants must go through our website.
Interview date to be confirmed
Previous applicants need not apply.

interested?

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.

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