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Maintenance Operative

deverellsmith
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position is for a Grade 2 Maintenance Technician focused on customer service in residential buildings, requiring primarily on-site work.
  • Candidates must have experience in a maintenance environment, with a preference for residential settings, along with skills in painting, electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • The role involves diagnosing faults, conducting repairs, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience.

Job Summary:

A primarily on-site and customer-oriented position for a Grade 2 Maintenance Technician to join our clients Customer Services team working in their residential buildings - two developments. You will ensure that residents have the best experience and consistently deliver the highest levels of customer service in a courteous and professional way.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To identify and diagnose faults and to carry out repairs, adjustments and other maintenance works as appropriate inside apartments, as requested by the customer service team.
  • To carry out weekly flushing checks on all vacant apartments and keep updated records of attendance and any concerns found.
  • To conduct functionality checks in vacant apartments well in advance of handovers to customers and assist in resolving any issues before legal completion and handover.
  • Investigate reported defects, document findings with photographs, and resolve issues independently where possible.
  • Oversee and assist contractors with larger repair projects, collaborating with them and other maintenance technicians.
  • To undertake other skilled tasks in which competence has been demonstrated.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations, adhering to standards and protocols.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good condition, reporting any malfunctions or needs for materials.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills in responding to maintenance requests and emergencies.
  • To assist in ensuring that all working areas are kept clean and tidy and all refuse and waste materials are removed as appropriate.
  • To undertake and be comfortable with physical lifting and activities in accordance with the set requirements and instructions.
  • To be thoroughly familiar and comply with the company's 'Health & Safety' policy and procedures and to immediately report any hazards or infringements to their line manager.

Person Specificiation:

  • The candidate must show a degree of manual dexterity and be able to follow basic technical instructions.
  • Experience of working in a maintenance environment is essential, residential background preferred.
  • skills in: painting/decorating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry.
  • Good communication skills in order to liaise effectively with customers and customer service team.
  • The candidate must be extremely well organised, with great attention to detail and professional with a hands on approach.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated, proactive, flexible, approachable and demonstrate willingness to assist others.
  • The candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.