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Key Responsibilities For The Maintenance Operative:
- Conduct routine and proactive maintenance across the portfolio, focusing on safety equipment, including fire doors, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Perform regular inspections, identifying issues or areas for improvement, and taking necessary corrective actions.
- Undertake in-house maintenance tasks such as painting, decorating, basic carpentry, and minor mechanical or electrical repairs.
- Collaborate with team members and contractors to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, completing risk assessments where required.
- Maintain accurate records and reports for maintenance tasks and inspections, utilising basic computer tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Report directly to the Maintenance Manager, assisting in implementing safety and compliance strategies.
Maintenance Operative Profile:
- Proven experience in routine and proactive maintenance, preferably in a built environment role.
- Knowledgeable in fire door compliance and safety equipment standards.
- Familiar with Health & Safety regulations, with relevant qualifications or certifications (advantageous).
- Skilled in trade tasks such as painting, decorating, basic carpentry, and understanding building systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proactive approach to planning and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and manage workloads effectively.
- Competent in using basic computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Desirable but not essential: Completed FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) and IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) training.
