As the UK's leading social enterprise, Places for People take a commercial approach to Community building. Through our end-to-end Developments business, we seek to maximise value in all its forms and for all stakeholders, while creating and supporting Communities that deliver optimum social, economical and environmentally-balanced outcomes.   

We have a long-term commitment to designing, constructing and selling quality homes in sustainable, inclusive and thriving Communities equipped with comprehensive social and commercial amenities and infrastructure.   

We operate across England and Scotland, through four regional businesses, a specialised Placemaking and Regeneration team and a newly formed Strategic Land division. This allows us to combine the strengths of a national developer with local knowledge and focus. 

More about your role

We are looking to hire a Workshop Operative on a permanent basis. 

Based on site 5 days a week in Luton, you will be responsible for providing high quality and efficient equipment maintenance and repair service. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for preparing tools and equipment for hire, carrying out maintenance and repairs in the Luton depot. 

The equipment will be then be hired out and used for by our customers on their sites.  There may be be occasions where site call outs will require attending, so the ability to drive a vehicle is preferable. 

As well as carrying out tool fitter works to both tools and equipment, you will also carry out maintenance and repairs on customer sites.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role (i.e. Construction or Labour). An ability to multi task and liaise with colleagues is desired. 

A full driving licence is required for this role

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• Annual bonus
• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls