Maintenance Person jobs in Prestwick

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live, with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances. Everything we do is about and for people, the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness. Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Day by day, person-to-person, we tailor what we offer to what people need. We are here to provide consistent, friendly and informed support so that people can explore options and take ‘the next step’ towards a positive future. We offer support across a range of service delivery points; Street Outreach teams, Housing First initiatives, Floating Support, Information Hubs, Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), Supported Accommodations, Emergency Accommodation, Rapid Access Accommodation, and our own rented properties. These services are delivered across many local authorities within Glasgow, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and Perth.

We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experiences to our team. To make a difference, we need to work flexibly, with everyday leadership and a ‘can-do’ approach. We want to make it right and make it happen – not only for the people we support, but also for each other.

Our #OneTeam ethos is core to who we are, and it means caring for and supporting each other regardless of our role, service or location. Find out more about our services here.

Our Support Services

Job Purpose

The role involves working alongside the Corporate Services team and the Property Administrator. Duties carried out would include general maintenance and health and safety tasks across all sites. Proactive maintenance and future proofing properties as well as emergency repairs. Jobs will be assigned on a priority basis to manage and maintain the safety and security of the sites. Liaising with contractors where required.The Maintenance Manager oversees the physical care, safety, and operational efficiency of River Garden. This role combines hands-on technical maintenance with practical skills training, empowering residents to work alongside you on daily tasks and improvement projects.

Job Summary

As the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the daily maintenance and safety protocols of an organisation's buildings, grounds and property infrastructure. This hands-on role balances preventative maintenance programmes with reactive repairs as well as ensuring costs are managed appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• General maintenance or properties.
• Reactive repairs.
• Access to site vehicles and on site machinery.
• Rubbish removal to dump.
• Residents move in / move outs.
• PAT testing and Legionella testing.
• Occasional out of hours emergency response.
• Proactive approach to preventative maintenance future issues.
• Minor joinery, electrical and plumbing work.
• Carry out redecoration and painting of void properties and office spaces.
• Undertake regular inspections of the buildings for the purpose of co-ordinating remedial repairs.
• Adhering to COSHH guidelines and risk assessments.
• Manage equipment, plant, and building servicing schedules, obtaining competitive quotes to ensure maximum cost efficiency.
• Oversee site access, work permits, and sign-offs for visiting technical specialists for major works.
• Create a supportive, structured environment where residents gain transferable life and work skills.
• Maintain site-wide safety standards and act as the primary contact for H&S compliance.
• Perform and document mandatory scheduled checks, including weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature logs.
• Ensure all equipment operating procedures, risk assessments, and storage guidelines (COSHH) are strictly followed.
• Trade Skills: Proven experience in general maintenance, decorating, basic carpentry, and facility upkeep.
• People Skills: Strong coaching, patient communication, and mentorship skills for working with residents.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with routine H&S testing (fire safety, emergency lighting) and workshop risk management.
• Problem Solving: Practical, resource-efficient mindset with a focus on delivering value for money.
• Promote the organisation’s values, mission and vision at all times.

Our Values

Inclusion & Participation

We include everyone in the services and resources they need, regardless of their circumstances and ensure each person's voice and influence are heard and felt in everything that we do.

Personalised & Creative

Each person we support is an individual with unique circumstances, needs and future potential which requires a uniquely tailored response.

Warmth & Regard

We see beyond a person's current or past circumstances, recognising their inherent value, worth and potential as human beings.

Partnership & Collaboration

We know we need to work positively with others to deliver a truly inclusive and personalised approach, improve our response and add value to the experience of the people we support.

Supportive & Ambitious

We encourage and support ambition, building on strengths to foster hope for the people we support as well as deliver growth and development for staff and volunteers.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

• Operational and professional experience in the facilities management sector.
• UK drivers licence

Desirable

• First Aid at work

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a similar role property/facilities maintenance
• Detailed knowledge of property maintenance, legislation and good practice.
• Excellent practical technical knowledge of building and maintenance contract management
• Compliance Knowledge: Practical understanding of routine H&S testing (fire safety, water hygiene, emergency lighting), COSHH, and workshop risk management.

Desirable

• Previous work with a charity or third sector organisation.
• Previously been a qualified trades person.Ideally experience with working with vulnerable people.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Highly organised – structured and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent planning skills. Excellent organisational skil
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent practical technical knowledge of building and maintenance contract management.
• Problem Solving & Resourcefulness

Desirable

• A knowledge of social care.
• IT proficient, in particular in Google WorkSpace.
• Awareness of health and safety.

Personal

Essential

• Self-motivated.
• Innovative.
• Professional.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Flexible in approach
• Reliable

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.