Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Maintenance Operative
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Maintenance Operative within the Maintenance team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Team
You’ll be part of a dedicated Estates and Facilities team working closely with site leaders, support staff, and external contractors. The team plays a key role in maintaining safe, well‑maintained environments that support the wellbeing of the people who use our services.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep, maintenance, safety, and security of buildings, grounds, and equipment. You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate contractors where required, and help ensure sites remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose at all times.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out general repairs, planned maintenance, and routine compliance checks, ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.
- Proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues, coordinating with contractors and minimising disruption to services.
- Support site safety by maintaining tools, equipment, vehicles, and records, and responding to emergency or out‑of‑hours call‑outs when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in a maintenance or facilities role, with confidence liaising with contractors and suppliers.
- Practical skills across general building maintenance, with a good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- A proactive, reliable team player with good communication skills and the ability to work independently when needed.
Click here for the Job Description
This role is for a full-time position at 32 Hours, across 4 days per week.
This role is based in Kingsley House, in Bideford, Devon.
What we can offer you
- Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.