General Maintenance Operative

Hours per week: 37.5 hours
9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
Location: Wirral
Salary GBP23,704 per annum
There is also an out of hours 'on call rota' which is worked between the team and there is an additional payment for this
Within the policy and aims of Autism Together, to undertake general internal/external repairs and maintenance tasks relating to all aspects of the building trade, including where appropriate joinery, hard landscaping, plastering, plumbing to buildings owned or leased by Autism Together.
MAIN TASKS:
To carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasked, which will be varied in nature and will include general building, hard/soft landscaping, joinery, tiling, painting, paving and external works, drainage and plumbing, as directed by the Estates & Facilities Supervisor and Head of E&F.
To carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programmes.
Undertake general facilities support tasks, including furniture building and furniture removals, grounds and site clearance, and keeping areas clean and tidy generally.
Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks
Ensure a safe environment for staff, people we support and visitors by carrying out regular checks and adhering to health and safety regulations.
To comply with Health and Safety Guidelines and work instructions issued by Senior Management.
Work with various different types of machinery and equipment.
Report to the Director of Estates & Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor, any other internal or external damage to the buildings, property or site.
To liaise with outside contractors or inspectors when requested.
Maintain accurate records with regard to ongoing building or grounds maintenance works.
To undertake basic mandatory training and development training where deemed appropriate.
You will be required to participate in on call duties on a weekly rota basis during weekday evenings and at weekends.
In exceptional circumstances, the General Maintenance Operative may be called in during off duty hours, to help deal with an emergency.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Relevant training / Any building/trade related qualification
Y
Knowledge
Knowledge of Autism
Y
Working knowledge of the application of Health & Safety legislation in regard to General Maintenance areas and safe systems of workY
Understanding of the importance of confidentialityY
Experience
Experience and proven record of carrying out General Maintenance tasks to the required standardY
An understanding of and experience of the use of associated plant and machinery, including power tools
Y
Experience of the use of all hand toolsY
Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising own work loadY
Liaising with internal and external contractors
Y
Basic IT Skills
Y
Skills / Abilities / Other
Good verbal and written communication skills
y
Present / deliver training to small groups
Y
Initiative and forward thinking
y
Organised and efficient
Y
Working as part of a close team
Y
Flexibility
Commitment to the organisations values
Y
Ability to Drive/ Access to car
Y