Purpose of the Role
Carrying out reactive repairs as part of the onsite team at a residential building consisting of 331 units across 2 buildings, under the direction of the General Manager to facilitate the efficient running of the building.
Ensuring repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction, where external contractors are involved ensuring the communication between themselves and the resident is clearly and timely
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Operative’s Main Duties:
- Basic carpentry work
- Painting and decorating Some tasks will be specific to sites and will require specific training and instruction, which will be recorded.
- General maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc.
- Basic hardscaping e.g. re-bedding, or replacing paving stones and flagstones
- Weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
- Use of stepladders and ladders (for short duration work only)
- Replacing lightbulbs
- Replacing domestic appliances plug fuses
- Void management checks
- Fire Door checks, Emergency Lighting Tests, Bell Testing etc.
- Drainage works
- Tiling
- Reglazing at ground floor level
- Joinery – boarding up broken windows
- Use of basic hand tools and power tools which have been provided by Savills
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven experience as a handyman or similar role
- Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivities to and understanding of residents’ need
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Competent in using, Word and Outlook
- Flexible and cooperative at all times, working as a member of a Team
- Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output
- Use initiative and take responsibility for providing solutions
- To ensure confidentiality and security of all business, client and customer documentation/information
- Well-groomed and of smart appearance
- Dynamic approach, problem solving, well organized and ability to work well under pressure
Working Hours
2 days a week 5 hours a day between 8am-1pm
Salary
£7800
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Maintenance Operative 10hrs - Mercer West Madison East in Leeds employer: Savills Company
At Ocean Terminal, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values both security and customer service. Our team enjoys a unique 4-day work week, allowing for a better work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth through training in areas such as CCTV monitoring. Located in the vibrant City of Edinburgh, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where their contributions are recognised and rewarded.
