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PMR are seeking a Maintenance Technician to work onsite at our client's Purpose Built Student Accommodation development in Birmingham. Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week Our client's Maintenance Technicians undertake minor reactive repairs and carry out planned maintenance works including regular painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management and undertake regular inspections of the gym, ensuring that the equipment is always in good working order. This role will require the job holder to be available out of hours for emergency maintenance cover when required. You will keep a record of all events during the course of your shift and update the General Manager any issues. Critical to the success of this role is a close working relationship with the GM and the residence team to ensure that there is a seamless level of high customer service for our residents. It is essential that you have the ability to work on your own as well as part a team and can communicate effectively at all levels. Core Objectives: Inspect reported repairs and make a record of the issues found and the tools and parts required to complete the works. Major repairs to be escalated to the appropriate approved contractor. Complete minor carpentry and joinery repairs including ease and adjust windows and doors, change locks, fit new doors (internal fire doors, furniture doors and drawers etc.), affix shelving, curtain rails, assembling furniture and making safe broken glazing. Complete minor plumbing repairs including unblocking toilets and sinks, changing sink wastes, identify and isolate/contain leaks, clean showerheads, changing taps and mixers Be competent in and complete minor electrical maintenance including replacement of lamps and ballast replacement, changing plugs and fuses, installation of white goods, carry out visual PAT testing and emergency lighting checks. Supervise external contractors, complete and manage Permits to Work, whilst in the building ensuring that the correct protocols are followed for access to the student accommodation and other restricted areas. Maintain grounds and planting, including weed control to beds and paving, trimming of shrubs and planting, litter picking, and power washing courtyards etc. Undertake regular painting and decorating to all areas and pick up on all minor scuffs and damage to thoroughfare to minimise the appearance of wear and tear to the general building and student accommodation. Undertake regular Health and Safety Checks on the fire protection systems, legionella water testing and ensuring general safe working practices and COSHH management. Monitor plant equipment as directed and keep appropriate records of checks. Where required, know how to turn lifts off in case of emergency. Be aware of locations of dry riser inlets and break glass points and isolation points for power and water. Be able to re-set the fire alarm panel and/or obtain assistance. To be knowledgeable of who to contact for assistance with electrical, plumbing or lift emergencies and contact where appropriate. Role Specific Skills and Abilities: Experience in a trade - experience of general maintenance support in the following areas: painting and decorating, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, mastic of shower cubicles Qualified and competent to carry out minor electrical repairs (18th edition preferred) Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good time management Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Proactive and strong ability to problem solve, multi-task, plan and organise. Excellent oral and written communication and customer-facing skills and ability to deal with difficult situations. Proven ability to engage with customers, colleagues and third-party suppliers. Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising tasks when required, multitasking and meeting deadlines. A calm and professional manner, able to work without constant supervision. Ability to undertake repetitive heavy lifting with appropriate equipment if necessary. A good understanding of business coupled with a professional attitude. IT literate, competent user of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word and FM software)
Our growing In-House Maintenance Team is seeking an experienced, customer-focused supervisor to join us as a Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor in order to support the effective management of a multi-disciplined team of trade operatives, contractors and self-employed operatives. Repairs & Maintenance Supervisor Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas, B69 4PN Salary: £41,530 per annum Van & Fuel Card Hours: 39 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Supervise a team of Trade Operatives as they carry out responsive repairs and voids maintenance. Lead and motivate the team to and ensure a high standard of repairs are maintained in our homes. Complete post inspections of works to ensure everything is completed according to specification and is contractually compliant. Ensure work is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our ideal candidate? Your application will demonstrate the following: A relevant qualification in a building related discipline or site management or equivalent knowledge as demonstrated through a track record of relevant work experience. Supervisory and team management experience Construction knowledge or experience, including Health & Safety legislation, fire safety, CDM Regulations Financial and budgetary control and void property management experience What's on offer? As well as a competitive salary and a Van Fuel Card, you'll also have access to our award winning company benefits. This includes access to Medicash, access to our benefits portal offering you discount with many big brands as well as up to 8% matched pension contributions. Who are Midland Heart? We're a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return, you can be assured of a great place to work, where you'll be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential. Closing date: 20/05/2024 Please be advised that we reserve the right to cease recruitment activity should suitable candidates be appointed prior to the advertised closing date. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role. No agencies please.