Maintenance Operative (Lewisham)

Posted 11 November 2024
Salary£32000 - £35000 per annum + discretionary bonus + progression
LocationLewisham
Job type Permanent
DisciplineProperty Management & Operations
ReferenceDS11_1731342520
Contact NameRoss McEwan

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experience general maintnenace operative looking to join an established business with huge growth prospects. If you join, go above and beyond and show ambition for growth this role will set you on the path to progress to facilities management.

Role Summary:

To contribute to an exceptional resident experience through the provision of a high standard of repairs and maintenance tasks. To inspect and diagnose faults and repairs in addition to undertaking minor day to day repairs and decoration to the building(s), grounds and equipment.

Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a friendly and supportive team playing a vital role within the Community team to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their community.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, clients and colleagues; demonstrating a clear understanding of the issue and using initiative to respond accordingly
  • Maintain a focus on delivering services within agreed budgetary & resource parameters
  • Monitor the electronic maintenance reporting system through TCAS or Base 360 daily ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and within suitable time scales, corresponding with tenants when required.
  • Administer all property maintenance & records in accordance with business policies & procedures
  • Maintain adequate levels of spares, stock and supplies, ensuring effective forward planning
  • To respond to calls outside office hours which cannot be resolved without a presence on site referring to appropriate contractors as necessary
  • Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high quality including plumbing; joinery and carpentry; painting/decorating; maintenance of lighting and; required statutory testing
  • Understand and respond to health and safety matters in an appropriate & timely manner
  • Moving furniture and heavy items from location to location on site as required

Experience & Skills:

Essential:

  • Experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter
  • Fluent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents at all times
  • Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills
  • Positive approach and ability to work with little supervision
  • Ability to determine cost effective solutions to repairs
  • Contractor & Supplier Supervision skills are desirable
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise
  • Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.

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