Most maintenance jobs leave you feeling like just another pair of hands, doing repairs on houses nobody cares about. But this isn't that. You'd be working for a values-driven organisation that houses over 60,000 people across Sunderland, where every job you do directly improves someone's home, safety and quality of life, and where your skills and reliability actually matter
Picture this: you're part of a responsive repairs team that keeps homes safe and decent across the entire city. You're not stuck in an office or doing repetitive tasks on a production line. One day you're clearing gutters and replacing window mastic, the next you're installing loft insulation, treating damp, or responding to flood damage. You're outdoors, working at height, driving to different sites, collecting and delivering materials. The work is real, varied, and you can see the direct impact of what you've done
You'll be working alongside experienced colleagues who know their trade, not starting from zero. They'll support you, and the organisation actively invests in training and development so you can build new skills and progress your career if you want to. This is a team that values people who take pride in their work and communicate clearly with customers
The benefits stack up too: 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and the option to buy 5 more), early finish every Friday, a free Health Cash Plan with dental and optical cashback, private healthcare access, a competitive pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance, and car mileage allowance for using your own vehicle. You're not sacrificing anything to do meaningful work here
What you will be doing
- Carry out general construction and maintenance labouring duties including working at height and in confined spaces on homes across Sunderland
- Support trade colleagues with repairs: gutter clearing, pointing, window mastic replacement, and other responsive maintenance work
- Undertake damp and mould treatments, including mould wash-downs and warmer wall applications to improve home conditions
- Install loft insulation (replacements and top-ups) to help keep homes warm and energy-efficient
- Remove furniture, waste and debris from homes, sites and communal areas, and respond to property damage including spillages and flood-related debris
- Drive to collect and deliver materials to support team operations, and communicate clearly and respectfully with customers throughout
Why you will love working here
- Salary of £26,747 on a 36-hour working week with early finish every Friday and flexibility including hybrid working options
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
- Free Health Cash Plan with cashback for dental, optical, physio and wellbeing therapies, plus access to private healthcare
- Competitive Aviva pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, life assurance cover worth 3 times your salary, and salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Training and development opportunities to build your skills and progress your career within one of the largest employers in Sunderland, with clear support from experienced colleagues
Is this you?
- You hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to use it regularly as part of the role
- You've got experience or transferable skills in construction, maintenance or labouring work, or you're genuinely willing to learn on the job
- You're reliable and flexible, ready to meet service demands and occasionally work overtime when needed
- You're confident using handheld IT systems and want to develop your knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
- You take pride in your work, communicate respectfully with customers, and have a positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.