Maintenance Operative
£27k - £28k depending on experience.
Colindale, Northwest London
Permanent
I am currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operativeto support the Resident Managers and Property Team in delivering the best experience for residents by completing planned and preventative maintenance activities. The development is a residential building of over 300 units.
Main duties will include:
- Respond to maintenance issues, liaising effectively with Resident Managers and other colleagues.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of maintenance issues.
- Provide support for electrical/plumbing repairs throughout the property.
- Share responsibility for the regular Health & Safety checks in the building including fire alarms and emergency lighting checks.
- Undertake regular building patrols around the common areas and flats to identify any maintenance requirements or Health and Safety risks, and complete all resultant actions in accordance to the core operating procedures.
- Undertake pre-move in checks and flat inspections and recording of same. Complete all resultant actions in a timely manner.
- Undertake scheduled flat inspections during a resident's stay and recording of same. Again, complete all resultant actions in a timely manner.
- Assist with keeping record, logs and monitoring any maintenance issues that may arise within the property.
- Support in monitoring compliance with Planned and Reactive Maintenance procedures, such that buildings are safe for both our Residents and our Employees.
- Assist with the general upkeep of the property such as cleaning, waste management, external landscaping, etc.
- Communicate effectively and courteously, whether face to face, via telephone or in writing, with Residents and colleagues, clearly understanding and responding to their needs
- Support new members of the team, providing a warm welcome and supporting their development by answering questions and offering guidance.
- Attend and constructively contribute to team meetings, sharing knowledge, developing and supporting new ideas and improved processes.
- Other duties that may occur.
This is a busy and hands on role. To be considered for this role you must possess:
- 3-year domestic plumbing/electrical/carpentry/building or general maintenance experience
- Basic level skills in business operating systems including Microsoft Office
- Demonstrable experience of effective communication both orally and in writing
- Ideally need someone who has worked at a similar scale site as well as previous experience within a BTR, PBSA or Hospitality background
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision when carrying out day-to-day responsibilities.
The following skills are desirable but not essential:
- Qualified to 18th edition level (IEE Wiring Regulations)
- Previous experience of working with large plant
- Experience of working in the private residential sector
- IOSH qualifications
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in plumbing maintenance
The right candidate must have ability to work weekends and public holidays. The shift pattern is based on a 40-hour week, primarily as a Mon- Fri role however during turn arounds or if business requires then including Saturdays and Sundays with days off in the week.
If you would like to know more about this role and fab organisation, please apply now.
Ritz Rec (Emp Agy)