Job Introduction
Group Functions
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Salary Range: Starting at £24,925 to £27,780 per annum and essential car user allowance of up to £1,239 per annum
Location: Telford
Interview date: Week commencing 30th March 2026
The Role:
At Housing Plus Group we take pride in creating places people are proud to call home. As a Building Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in upholding our standards of excellence.
We are looking for someone who is customer focused with people skills and enjoys working with people who need support. You will be assisting with minor plumbing, carpentry and finishes along with areas of health and safety.
Core responsibilities:
- Building safety compliance including regular checks for lighting, fire equipment, fire doors, water hygiene and conducting risk assessments
- Minor repairs, maintenance, and decoration such as plastering, decoration, tiling
- Contractor management
- Vacant house preparation
- Responsible for the upkeep of the building and compliance
- Flexibility to cover other locations as required within the Team
- Availability of own vehicle on site
About you:
- You are required to have basic trade skills with general DIY ability
- Ability to prioritise workloads under pressure
- Trade background in carpentry/plumbing/electrician/builder or similar
- Adopts an open and flexible approach to working with others in the team
- Problem solving skills along with good verbal communication skills
- Familiar with using computer devices and emails
- Experience in a similar organisation is desirable
- Flexibility to cover different locations within Shropshire and Staffordshire
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Building safety compliance including regular checks for lighting, fire equipment, fire door, water hygiene and conducting risk assessments
- Minor repairs, maintenance, and decoration such as plastering, decoration, tiling
- Contractor management
- Vacant house preparation
- Responsible for the upkeep of the building and compliance
- Flexibility to cover other locations as required
- Availability of own vehicle on site
- Full UK Driving licence
What we can offer you:
- All PPE provided along with full workwear in company livery
- Competitive salary plus car allowance
- Annual leave starting at 22 days per annum increasing with service to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Health care options
- Life Assurance
- Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
- Discounted gym memberships, and discount schemes for shopping with national retailers, supermarkets, holiday and hospitality brands
- Subsidised canteen
- Free on-site parking
- Volunteering days
About Us:
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
- Own it – make it happen
- Improve it - move things forward.
- Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply:
The closing date for applications is 23rd March 2026, but we might close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you would like to join our team, please click the apply now button with an up-to-date CV.
- This role requires and Enhanced DBS Check
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact careers@hpg.org.uk
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
