Job Description

Locations
Glasgow
Service Name
Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service
Type of service
Other
Job Type
Maintenance Person
Hours of work
Full time
Salary
24,242 - 24,514

Post: Maintenance Person

Service: Glasgow Drug and Alcohol Crisis Service

Based: Tradeston, Glasgow

Hours:

Full Time

Salary: 24,242 - 24,514

Contract: Permanent

Use your practical skills to make a real difference

At Turning Point Scotland's Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Crisis Service, we provide a compassionate, low-threshold, direct-access service for people experiencing crisis due to alcohol or other drug use, including those who may be homeless. Our work includes a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision, wound care, harm-reduction support, signposting, and naloxone training.


Just like any busy residential service, things can go wrong from time to time -- and that's where you come in. We're looking for someone confident and hands-on, who can keep our environment safe, comfortable, and running smoothly for the people who rely on us. The service is easily accessible via public transport, alternatively parking is available.

What the role involves

You'll take the lead on day-to-day repairs and general maintenance, including:

Handling minor electrical fixes such as fuses, plugs, and replacing bulbs Carrying out basic joinery repairs, including window and door adjustments Managing routine decorating tasks like emulsion and gloss painting Coordinating and overseeing external contractors when specialist work is required Driving company vehicle to collect from local retailers.

Your work helps us provide a stable, welcoming space for the people we support -- and it really does make a difference.

Working hours

This is mainly a Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm role, and we're happy to offer some flexibility around start and finish times for the right person.


If you're practical, reliable, and want a role where what you do genuinely helps others, we'd love to hear from you.


Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.


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Person Specification

Benefits package
Turning Point Scotland have

Platinum accreditation

in

Investors in People

. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People's lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.Comprehensive Induction 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification - SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
Wide range of family friendly policies
35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
No
Does the post include personal care?
No
Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No
Will the service users be involved in this process?
No
Contact name & details
If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.