Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

In 2010 Student Castle was born, in 2018 we added Capitol Students to our family to provide a home away from home for students from all around the world. Our passion is to provide for students whilst making a difference.We strive to offer the best student experience in our market. And we work together to deliver nothing less than brilliance to our students, our investment partners and our university partners. We value all input and contribution. We recognise the importanceand value of our people, and the incredible contributions they make to ensure a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for our students to live in.About the RoleTo ensure that repairs and maintenance work is carried out as and when requested throughout the Property. Reporting to the Assistant Scheme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a rolling programme of repairs and maintenance for the building, undertakingminor electrical repairs, decoration, building fabric repairs, statutory and regulatory compliance checks and routine maintenance checks of all M&E equipment and machinery.ResponsibilitiesFault finding, repair and maintenance across sites accommodation buildings and develop effective and efficient solutions.The safe testing, operation, and maintenance of all plant and equipment within the site to diagnose, repair and operate plant on site.Ensuring the properties are maintained to a high standard, undertaking ad-hoc and immediate response all maintenance requirements.To ensure that all areas in which work is undertaken are kept in a clean and tidy condition, to ensure minimum disruption to the building occupants, and a safe working environment.Water hygiene statutory maintenance tasks, such as: temperature reading, descaling, sampling and testing and associated tasks to comply with L8 ACoP. (Once qualified and appointed)Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed or requested by management in order to meet the operational requirements of the business.Health & SafetyTo work in line with all aspects of Health and Safety compliance , COSHH Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Audit actions and any other H&S matters as they arise.Making regular Building Patrols as required in order to identify, rectify and report safety hazards, risks or safety related issues. reporting any trends as necessary to the Line Manager.To comply at all times with the Companys Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Procedures and to ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with industry best practice.Assisting with regular inspections of all residential accommodation for the purpose of verifying residents Health & Safety, checking for damage or misuse of facilities and for the maintenance of correct standards of cleanliness, hygiene and provision andreporting any issues identified.Maintaining adequate arrangements for security and safety including the inspection of firefighting equipment and detectors and the enforcement of safety procedures in emergency situations. To inform the Management of any equipment that has been tamperedwith.Essential Professional Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge required; Experience using Microsoft Windows, Office, word-processing & e-mail. Current Full Driving Licence.A Multi-Disciplined Operative with a "can do" and "self-management" attitude. Personally motivated with initiative, flexibility, and innovation to continually develop skills. Enthusiastic. Works well with others. Confident, outgoing and presentable.Desirable KnowledgeSkilled in hands on’ maintenance, diagnosis and repair of a range of plant and equipment and capable of anticipating potential faults or problems which may occur within the full range of building services.Ability to work effectively without close supervision and possess good organisational skills. A working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation.Experienced in the safe use of hand tools, and power tools.The ability to communicate clearly at all levels within the organisation.Flexible - is willing to undertake a range of tasks and duties vital for the effective and successful running of the site.Good at planning and organisation and Innovative.Average of 42 hours per week, on a rolling 4 on 4 off shift pattern.Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%, plus sales incentives, company healthcare scheme through Medicash.

Keyskills :
Building MaintenanceHand ToolsReactiveRoutine MaintenanceSafety Compliance