In this varied field based role, you’ll be providing reactive maintenance services to our funeral homes, food stores and manufacturing sites. You’ll need to be flexible with travel, ideally based around the Coventry area.

Joining our Facilities Team as a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll carry out reactive maintenance jobs (i.e. fabric work, plumbing, decorating, carpentry, landscaping etc.) within agreed timescales as well as emergency works.

By working collaboratively with specialist contractors when required, you’ll be helping to minimise operational disruptions.

You’ll be required to update and close work orders in our maintenance portal, as well as, completing site inspections and asset registers.

This role will also see you being responsible for the management of tools, stock & trade accounts.

Acting as a cooperative and supportive team member, you’ll be willing to undertake any necessary training and comply with all statutory and Society Health, Safety and Fire Regulations.

Key to this role will be the building and maintenance of effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, as well as third parties. Although this is a field based role, you’ll be supported by the Facilities team and wider teams at the Support Centre.

At all times, you’ll maintain our shared values and principles and assist in the promotion of continuous improvement.

Ideally, you’ll have previous experience in a similar role and a relevant trade qualification.

Due to the nature of our business and the role requirements, you will need to bring multi-site experience- retail preferrable.

You’ll bring experience of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders as well as a sound knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.

With strong communication skills- both written and verbal, you’ll also be confident in using IT systems and apps.

You’ll need to hold a full driving licence and be flexible with travel.

What is in it for me?

In addition to our competitive salaries, our colleagues also benefit from:

• Fantastic colleague discount- including a discount of up to 20% on our products.
• Retail discounts- our new hub offers colleagues access to hundreds of exclusive retail discounts, save money on days out and take advantage of holiday discounts.
• Holiday buy- colleagues can buy up to a week extra of annual leave each year to enjoy the things that matter to them outside of work.
• Colleague recognition- we make sure we celebrate our colleague’s achievements both personally and professionally
• Enhanced family friendly policies- we want to help you feel fully supported during any significant life events.
• Share of the profits- We pay a share of our profits to eligible colleagues as a thank you for their contribution to our success.
• Paid time for volunteering- we encourage our colleagues to spend three days per year taking part in volunteering, fully paid for by us.
• Give as you earn- as a caring society, we want to help you support charities which mean something to you.
• Healthcare Cashplan- your wellbeing is important, so you are able contribute to a voluntary plan that helps pay towards a range of healthcare expenses.
• Company Pension- Colleagues can access a company pension scheme with us and receive an employer contribution when they too contribute. We also offer Pension wellbeing information to help you plan for retirement.
• Life Assurance- You’ll get free life assurance cover, that pays your nominated beneficiary if you die while you’re working for us.
• Personalised learning and development- with easy access to a wide range of training programmes

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led co-operative Society.

And with us, you’re not just a colleague, you’re a Member. You’ll own a share of the business.

You’ll be able to make a positive impact in your community, joining us in our mission to create a sustainable Society, and working alongside a team of passionate people who’ll help you grow.

To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop