Maintenance Operative (Full Time)

Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative

A full-time, permanent vacancy has become available at Otter Facilities Management. Being reliable and flexible, with a keen eye for detail are the first steps to succeeding in this role. The ideal candidate will have experience in being able to provide high standard repairs and maintenance. You must also possess manual dexterity and physical stamina.

Who we are:
We are Otter Facilities Management. We are a small, friendly, Meltham based business offering a broad range of property services to a portfolio which spans the North of England. We provide our services across a portfolio of around 3000 properties

The role:
The role involves carrying out maintenance and repair services in our clients’ properties. You will work closely with the repairs team to resolve planned and reactive issues within the communal areas and apartments in a timely manner. Liaising with the office team daily to ensure that all jobs have been completed and logged on our in-house system along with submission of photographic evidence of all completed jobs.

Who you are:

· Experienced using hand tools

· Able to work on own initiative

· Enthusiastic and willing to develop and apply new skills

· Able to work under pressure and prioritise a flexible workday

· Prepared to communicate and share information, work as a team

· Comfortable with driving between developments

· The ideal candidate will have previous experience in being able to provide high quality repairs and maintenance

**Job DescriptionDuties will include, but are not limited to: -**General maintenance tasks such as:

· Plumbing: while you don't need the expertise to fix complex issues, you can resolve basic problems such as installing new taps, sinks and toilets, repairing leaks and blocked toilets.

· Decorating: painting walls and ceilings, touching up skirting boards and door frames, and other wooden surfaces.

· Basic roofing: identifying and repairing the source of minor leaks

· Window fitting: cleaning up broken glass, installing new windows/glass and fixing damaged window frames.

· Basic Joinery: installing doors, small areas of flooring etc

· Working at the forefront of the business with potential interaction with

clients and property tenants

· Undertake periodic health & safety checks

· Compliance testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting

· Ensuring the security and general appearance of the properties – maintaining/cleaning buildings and external grounds/bin stores

If you feel that you cover some of these skills but not all, please still apply as you may still be the right fit for the job.

What you can expect from us:

· Competitive base salary and paid overtime

· Future development and career opportunities

· Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 3%

· Flexibility

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Company mobile phone

· Van & fuel card

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS/ROLE CRITERIA

• Maintenance/repair experience – Minimum of 2 years (Knowledge of building maintenance and repair principles)
• Experience in using hand and electrical tools
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Able to communicate clearly (both verbal and written)
• Enthusiastic and willing to develop / apply new skills
• Full UK Driving Licence & be willing to travel to our various sites across the UK on a daily basis

· You need to be organised, responsible and a ‘Jack of all trades’.

· You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory reference checks.

40 hours per week - £14.00 per hour

6:30am – 15:30pm (Monday to Friday) - Hours may change slightly on occasion to suit specific jobs.

Please attach a cover letter with your application stating why you feel you are suitable for this job and please provide an up to date telephone number for us to contact you on.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK manual driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road