Maintenance Assistant
Permanent
London
Competive Salary + benefits (overtime paid at time and half)
This role requires flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.
Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties fabric, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
Key Responsibilities?
- Undertake general property maintenance & repairs throughout our properties including carpentry, tiling and general repairs to doors, windows & locking systems.
- Installation & repairs gutters and drainpipe systems.
- General repairs of basic plumbing.
- Source materials from local suppliers and manufacturers.
- Oversee contractors.
- Assist other staff members as required.
- Provide cover for colleagues in times of absence and on - call assistance.
- Ensure that all work is completed to the highest standard.
- Liaise regularly with colleagues, supervisors and managers to ensure an efficient and effective service is always delivered to the client.
- Seasonal shift & on call rota.
- Adhere to all company policies & procedures, particularly to health & safety.
- Any other duties as and when required.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities ?
- Ability to demonstrate good use of basic hand tools.
- Knowledge of a building trade i.e., carpentry, door & window locks, decorating, plastering & tiling.
- Sound numerical ability for measuring and making calculations.
- Have recognised C&G, NVQ qualifications.
- Basic knowledge of current Building Regulations.
- A thorough understanding of Health and Safety standards.
- A professional approach with particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- Significant proven experience.
- Be able to follow specific instructions.
Personal Attributes
- Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual.
- Strong time management, organisation and planning skills.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to use their initiative.
- Highly flexible and adaptable - ability to work overtime on weekdays and weekends and be on call.
- Can work under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Able to follow drawings and plans accurately.
- Highly professional and presentable.
- Able to work well in a team and unsupervised.
- Extremely confidential and discreet.
- Can follow instructions in a cooperative and accurate manner.
- Careful, accurate, logical and methodical approach to work.
- Strong practical ability with well-developed problem-solving skills
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