Confidential - Trades Assistant / Maintenance OperativesLocation: York - Student Accommodation (site-based)
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Duration: Initial 3 months
Contract Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Start: ASAPPositions: 1-2 operatives required
We are currently seeking trustworthy and practical maintenance operatives to support a short-term programme of planned maintenance and remedial repairs of student areas.
Due to the nature of the role, operatives will be required to access student rooms independently. Therefore, a high level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out detailed room inspections in line with a checklist and carrying out minor work relating to;
- Doors, locks, hinges and mechanisms
- Flooring, windows, window restrictors and glazing
- Lighting, power sockets and electrical fittings
- Walls, ceilings, plasterwork, tiles and sealants
- Furniture condition (beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs, cabinets, etc.)
- Plumbing fixtures including taps, sinks, showers and toilets
- Extractor fans, fire notices and safety items
- Identifying mould, damp or water damage
- Accurately recording defects and observations using a computer-based system
- Updating work orders and inspection statuses once checks are completed
- Escalating any significant issues or safety concerns promptly
Requirements
- Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, building, care-taking or property-related role
- Good general building knowledge and a practical, hands-on mindset
- Comfortable using computers/tablets to complete reports and update systems
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Reliable, punctual and highly trustworthy
Desirable
- Experience working within student accommodation, social housing or similar environments
- Familiarity with PPM inspections or defect reporting
What's on Offer
- contract (3 months initially)
- Opportunity for additional work depending on requirements
- Competitive rates (dependent on experience)
This role is confidential. Further details will be provided to suitable candidates upon application.
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