Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities Maintenance Technician – Aurora FoxesLocation:Minehead SomersetSalary:£23,712 - £25,647Hours: 40 Hours per weekWelcome to Foxes Academy, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully shape their own future. Our aim is to equip our young adults with the life and hospitality skills to become work ready, life ready.The main purpose of the role:As one of our Maintenance Technician your role will be to support in the implementing of all planned works onsite and all other maintenance repairs and minor alterations at any of the Aurora Foxes Academy properties.You will follow a planned maintenance programme for each property and revise and update as required, working independently when required and be a supportive member of the team for larger projectsKey duties:

• Be prepared to assist in all areas of building repairs and maintenance, subject to skills and experience, including floods, burst pipes, blocked gutters, broken windows, failure of electrical equipment, redecoration, and damaged or dangerous furniture andequipment.
• Act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.
• Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins and emergency repairs are required.
• Make regular checks on all fire alarms, emergency lights and maintain appropriate records, logs, etc.
• Ensure that all fixtures, fittings, new installations and any work undertaken complies with appropriate Health & Safety legislation and Company Policy. To be fully aware of all Safety at Work Policies when undertaking or supervising work/contractors, andidentify any remedial action required to avert or avoid potentially hazardous situations or conditions
• Prioritise and schedule all maintenance and repairs in consultation with Managers, giving due consideration for the working and living environment of learners, staff and hotel guests.
• Ensure all records, registers and other relevant logs are completed as work progresses in accordance with the inspection procedures, or as required by legislation. Liaise with the Line Manager and Administration staff to ensure all relevant equipment isproperly recorded and listed for PAT testing, fire alarm inspection guarantees, asset register etc

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. There is a rotational on-call requirement for emergencies, which attracts an additional allowance.For the full job description and break down of duties, please contact Adele from the recruitment teamSkills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities:

• Must be a driver
• Good literacy/numeracy and communication skills
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Health and Safety certificate in the work place

Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• 10% off accommodation, hot drinks and food at Foxes Hotel
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box
• Free parking

Apply/EnquiriesIf you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filteringrules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.#Reed FTE: £23,712 - £25,647