Colchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$43k/yr
About Us Choosing to work at Stef & Philips is about more than just having a job. All members of our team share the same goal: to help improve the lives of vulnerable people around the UK, by delivering safe, suitable ho…
Skills: Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Maintenance repairs, Planned preventative maintenance
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$45k–$50k/yr
The Role We're proud to be an approved StS provider, which gives our local authority clients and our tenants the confidence that the accommodation we provide is safe and of a good standard. As our StS engineer, you'll vi…
Skills: Multi-skilled trade repairs, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, HMO property management
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$40k/yr
The Role The Fleet Manager is responsible for the efficient and accurate management of all company vehicles, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, maintaining a seamless flow of fleet operations, and providing exc…
Skills: Fleet Management, Vehicle Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Organization Skills, Fleetcheck
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$45k/yr
The Role We are looking for a Gas Safety Registered Engineer to join our Maintenance department and manage compliance and inspections of our properties. Main Duties & Responsibilities Install, service, and maintain gas h…
Skills: Gas Safety Registration, Boiler Repair, Gas Heating Installation, Compliance Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis
City of London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$35k/yr
The Role We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our Maintenance Department, helping ensure that our properties remain safe, clean, and ready for occupancy. This is a hands-on role covering everything …
Skills: Painting & Decorating, Basic Carpentry, Basic Plumbing, Tiling, Lock Changes
City of London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$35k/yr
The Role We are looking for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join our Maintenance Department, helping ensure that our properties remain safe, clean, and ready for occupancy. This is a hands-on role covering everything …
Skills: Painting & Decorating, Basic Carpentry, Basic Plumbing, Tiling, Lock Changes
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$29k–$33k/yr
The Role We're proud to be an approved StS provider, which gives our local authority clients and our tenants the confidence that the accommodation we provide is safe and of a good standard. As our StS coordinator you wil…
Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Skills, Delegation, Prioritization, Attention To Detail
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$30k–$35k/mo
The Role We are seeking a reliable and experienced Tipper Driver to join our team. You will be responsible for collecting rubbish from various properties across London using a tipper truck, as well as performing basic ga…
Skills: Tipper Truck Operation, Waste Management, Route Planning, Vehicle Maintenance, Garden Maintenance
Colchester, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The maintenance engineer will perform proactive and reactive repairs across various properties while ensuring all work is documented and reported via a PDA system. They are responsible for maintaining stock levels and delivering high-quality customer service to vulnerable residents.
Candidates must have substantial experience in multi-skilled trade repairs including plumbing, carpentry, and plastering. A full clean UK driver's license and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment are required.
About Us
Choosing to work at Stef & Philips is about more than just having a job. All members of our team share the same goal: to help improve the lives of vulnerable people around the UK, by delivering safe, suitable homes and vital services for the homeless, backed by investors who care. This people-centred ethos is reflected in our company culture; we prioritise wellbeing, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
We believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home, right now though the UK’s housing crisis is getting worse, with homelessness forecast to double over the next 25 years. We’re committed to changing that trend, combining profit with purpose.
Our roots as a family business remain at the core of who we are, as do the values that go with it, and our commitment to help vulnerable people get the housing help they need.
The Role
As a maintenance engineer, you will be an integral member of the repairs and planned preventative maintenance service, working directly with the Essex team who are based in Colchester, ensuring repairs are carried out effectively and efficiently. The locations being covered by this role would include Rainham/ Romford/ Thurrock/ Southend/ Wickford/ Brentwood.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Taking instructions from the maintenance department regarding the daily schedule of jobs
Attending units to carry out proactive and reactive maintenance repairs
Completing jobs in accordance with service level agreements
Registering job progress reports and completing job reports
Accurate collation of data for each job (photos/ videos)
Ensure planned maintenance and breakdown activities are monitored and any delays logged and escalated to the maintenance service team
Prioritise work scheduled
Ensure material and supply stock levels are maintained at all times within your vehicle
Ensure that the highest levels of customer service are fully implemented to achieve customer satisfaction guaranteeing complaints are handled with empathy and professionalism
Any other relevant duties as requested by other departments
Updating information on PDA system
To comply with Stef & Philips policies and to carry out any duties that may reasonably be required
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge and experience working in temporary and emergency accommodation would be highly beneficial
Demonstrate substantial experience in multi-skilled trade repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, and plastering
Experience with managing vulnerable individuals and managing HMO properties
Full clean UK Driver’s license
Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
Excellent attention to detail
Strong administrative skill
Previous experience in a similar position
Working on own initiative without close supervision and as part of a team
Work flexibly to meet the varying demands of the role in order to achieve agreed outcomes
Benefits
23 days leave, plus bank holidays
Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
Celebration of tenure
3 years £500
5 years £1000
10 years £5000
Private health insurance with Vitality
Birthday off
One well-being day off per year
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Pension schemes increase – after 2 years.
Professional Emergency First Aid at work training
£500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.
Company payday lunch
A leading provider of vital accommodation & services in the UK, dedicated to tackling the challenge of homelessness.
At Stef & Philips, we firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We are a leading provider of vital accommodation and services in the UK, dedicated to tackling the challenge of homelessness and empowering vulnerable individuals to build better lives. We provide temporary, emergency and move-on accommodation to local authorities, housing associations and charities – all funded by investors who care. From our humble beginnings as a family-run letting agency in 2006, we have evolved into a nationwide operation, managing over 3,800 units and housing over 5,500 tenants. While much has changed since our inception, our family business roots remain deeply ingrained in who we are. Our core values continue to guide us as we remain committed to our main vision: a world without homelessness.
Offices: 100 High Street, Southgate, The Grange, London, England N14 6BN, GB · Haven Road, Colchester, England CO2 8, GB
A leading provider of vital accommodation & services in the UK, dedicated to tackling the challenge of homelessness.
At Stef & Philips, we firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We are a leading provider of vital accommodation and services in the UK, dedicated to tackling the challenge of homelessness and empowering vulnerable individuals to build better lives. We provide temporary, emergency and move-on accommodation to local authorities, housing associations and charities – all funded by investors who care. From our humble beginnings as a family-run letting agency in 2006, we have evolved into a nationwide operation, managing over 3,800 units and housing over 5,500 tenants. While much has changed since our inception, our family business roots remain deeply ingrained in who we are. Our core values continue to guide us as we remain committed to our main vision: a world without homelessness.
Offices: 100 High Street, Southgate, The Grange, London, England N14 6BN, GB · Haven Road, Colchester, England CO2 8, GB
