Maintenance Operative - Build to Rent

Job Description

deverellsmith are working in partnership with a leading Build To Rent operator to recruit a Maintenance Operative for their new West London scheme.This person will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, assisting the present team to carry out a wide range of basic maintenance tasks to ensure the development is ready for occupancy within set timescales.Assisting in the delivery of front line services and maintaining a high level of presentation for every aspect of the development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all work undertaken is carried out strictly in accordance with supervisory instruction Guarantee all site safety protocols are adhered to and following all company Health & Safety policies.
• Take a proactive approach to ensure that the developments are maintained to specified standards.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the building and building fabric, including repairs and redecoration as required.
• Carrying out reactive maintenance tasks in occupied rooms with the focus being on customer service.
• Act as the eyes and ears for the Building Manager for issues throughout the sites and ensure they are reported as required promptly and professionally.
• Ensure that all external services, surfaces and traffic routes are in good order and fully functional to meet their intended purpose.
• Record and monitor consumption in respect of each utility Spread grit on roadways, footpaths, car parking areas and other external hard surfaces at a suitable period of time to minimise the risk of surface ice or snow coverage
• Attend to any spillages and other emergency cleaning requirements during working hours Escort and assist specialist engineers/sub-contractors attending site to carry out works as and when necessary.
• Also supervise these contractors on occasion and ensure that the expected standards are met across all aspects of their work.

SKILLS

• Communication skills Working to targets within tight deadlines
• Basic understanding of constructional techniques.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision Ability to make decisions and recommendations

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Conscientious Personable and easy to communicate with Self-Motivated Commitment to quality in all aspects of service delivery
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum guidance; confidence in taking the initiative, making decisions and consulting as appropriate
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations willing to be flexible and respond to changing circumstances
• Key attributes are an ability to demonstrate a flexible and positive can do attitude and to become quickly established to add value to the business

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential Experience in a fast paced customer service environment
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and building fabric works
• Experience of working in an environment in support of the main business function
• A knowledge and understanding of electrical or mechanical engineering
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues and the need for safe methods of working
• Desirable Ideally electrical biased with a National Certificate or equivalent in this field or working towards such
• Experience of working in facilities management Manual handling training
• Customer service training
• First aid qualification

If you are interested in this position please apply andJoe OBrienwill be in touch