Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. You will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective operation of YMCA East Surrey buildings by carrying out high-quality maintenance, repairs, inspections and compliance tasks across the organisation’s property portfolio.

This role requires strong problem-solving and practical maintenance skills. A trade qualification is essential as well as the ability to travel between our sites.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out a broad range of maintenance, repair and decorating tasks across all YMCA ES sites, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Prepare and refresh vacant rooms for new residents, ensuring spaces are clean, safe and welcoming
• Complete scheduled compliance checks, ensuring accurate recording and timely escalation of issues. 
• Support Health & Safety through safe daily practices, hazard identification and prompt reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate risk assessment information by providing observations and updates from site inspections.
• Keep the facilities helpdesk/maintenance system up to date with accurate job information, status updates and completion notes.
• Liaise with contractors and specialist tradespeople, ensuring work is delivered safely and to organisational standards. 
• Carry out regular property inspections, identifying repairs, risks, and opportunities for improvements.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

PAY: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application form.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us at HR@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk  

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.