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Purpose of the Role
Carrying out reactive and PPM repairs as part of the onsite team at a residential building consisting of 186 apartments in a build to rent development in Colindale, NW9.
Ensuring repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction.
Assisting the Resident Services Manager in ensuring the building is compliant by undertaker the relevant testing regimes.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Operative’s Main Duties:
- Painting and decorating – as this will be one of the main tasks we would expect an MO to cover, we require a good level of experience
- General maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc.
- Basic carpentry work
- 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
The role of a Maintenance Operative is wide ranging and varied
This list is not exhaustive, and it is acknowledged that site requirements will vary.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience as a handyman/decorator or similar role
Strong interpersonal skills
Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties
Accuracy and attention to detail
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 - 5 over 7 days – 7am-7pm. (Shift pattern within that time frame).
Salary - Up to £34,000 (Up to 10% discretionary bonus)
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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
