Maintenance Operative
Pertemps Reading
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

£28,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Pertemps is seeking a Maintenance Operative for an established client in Reading, offering a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
- A strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and relevant qualifications is advantageous for this role.
- The Maintenance Operative will be responsible for interacting with residents, managing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met.
- The position requires a flexible, dependable individual with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The Maintenance Operative will directly undertake in house maintenance routines, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and/or Development Manager. They must utilise the equipment, materials and other resources made available to them, work in collaboration with team members and contractors to ensure the highest quality of service is provided.
The Maintenance Operative should:
" Have a sound knowledge, &/or proficiency in, common maintenance tasks (electrical, plumbing, decorative, carpentry)
" Have an excellent understanding of Health & Safety regulations and risk assessments (relevant qualifications and safety certifications are advantageous)
" Be familiar with building systems
" Be a confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team
" Be flexible and dependable with a go above and beyond attitude
" Be a resourceful problem-solver able to manage own workload and work proactively
" Have the ability to interact with residents, clients, and suppliers professionally and enthusiastically
" Be tech-savvy for effective communication with the wider team
Your main duties as a Maintenance Operative will be as follows:
" Work and interact with the residents to diagnose, repair, and resolve their issues
" Monitor, manage and oversee the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and compliance requirements for your development via our H&S and PPM software
" Perform all relevant safety procedures for your development
" Manage and maintain all safety and maintenance records and documentation ensuring they are kept up to date
" Make sure the development is always clean, clear and presentable whilst ensuring residents and associates are safe and secure
" Maintain high standards of presentation around the externals to the building, carparks and all common parts including lifts, toilets and lounges.
" Manage any supplier attendance ensuring site rules are adhered to and sign off any completed works
" Attend cyclical defects and repair meetings to discuss trends and highlight concerns
" Manage and maintain the stock of supplies and spares
" Assist with all tasks assigned by the General Manager and work collaboratively to ensure the development is up to an exceptional standard, including bin rotation, cleaning and minor landscaping
The shifts are 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour break) Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in this Maintenance Operative role, please click Apply or alternatively please contact our Reading Branch.