Maintenance Operative

Purpose of the position

To undertake high quality day to day maintenance tasks and minor general repairs, to ensure that the Trust’s housing and other properties are always in a good state of repair.

Specific Duties:

· Complete all allocated tasks and minor general repairs tasks as required by the Property Services Manager and from resident requests. This may involve the following skills:

Ø Carpentry

Ø Plumbing

Ø Minor electrical work

Ø Skimming

Ø Decorating

Ø General building knowledge

Ø Working from height

Ø Removals and manual handling

· To complete job request orders, following the Trust’s procedures and working within agreed service level agreements.

· Undertake regular and planned safety checks (alarm systems, water temperature checks, pull cord tests, building inspections etc.) as instructed, and that outcomes are fully documented in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures.

· Ensure that all health and safety measures are followed, and that the Trust’s policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

· Attend training events and appropriate courses to further skills and abilities.

· Maintain and keep safe and in good condition all tools and other maintenance equipment provided. Keep the maintenance office and store area tidy and maintain sufficient stock.

· Drive the Trust’s vehicle to collect materials or equipment, and to travel to other sites. Keep the vehicle belonging to the Trust clean and in good working order with sufficient fuel. Report immediately any servicing or repair requirements.

· Removing rubbish, litter picking and high level cleaning works and generally keep the estates tidy and to prevent health hazards.

· Act as a First Aider and Fire Marshall after undertaking suitable training

General Requirements:

· Positively support the Trust’s policies and procedures with regards to promoting Equality & Diversity.

· The Trust provides housing and a range of care services to older and frail / vulnerable people. There is therefore a requirement for the postholder to be flexible in approach and adaptable in his / her outlook.

· Undertake such other duties that may be reasonably required

· The Trust actively encourages young people into its environment and encourages apprentices and young people with an interest in maintenance to work with it maintenance team therefore the role will be expected to supervise, delegate and encourage young people in various skill sets and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,380.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2024