Building Maintenance Operative in Pinhoe

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Operative to deliver high-standard repairs and maintenance to student houses. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage their own time effectively. The role includes the provision of a company iPhone, vehicle for commuting, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company iPhone & iPad

Use of company vehicle

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Multiple training courses

Monthly food and drink allowance

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience completing repairs and planned maintenance.
• Experience in internal and external painting.
• Some experience in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide repairs and maintenance across student houses.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Conduct health & safety checks and property inspections.

Skills

Repairs in student/HMO housing

Communication & customer service skills

Time management and attention to detail

Problem solving

IT skills (Microsoft Office 365)

Tools

iOS on iPhone and iPad

Company vehicle

Job description

Overview

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Job Description: I am currently recruiting for a permanent Maintenance Operative to join our client, the largest housing provider for second- and third-year university students. The company has over 900 large properties in 24 cities across the UK, aiming to ensure students have a comfortable living experience with modern appliances, high quality furnishings, and efficient use of space during their studies. The role is based in the City of Exeter.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard repairs, maintenance and decorating across a portfolio of high-quality student houses.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works within the property budget.
• Undertake periodic health & safety checks and property inspections.
• Carry out statutory compliance inspections if required.
• Ensure the security and general appearance of the properties and gardens are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
• Manage maintenance and any third-party contractor works to a consistently high standard.
• Energy and utility management including meter reading and broadband service management.
• Assist with ad-hoc jobs such as delivering keys, assisting tenants who are locked out.
• Basic seasonal garden maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of completing repairs and planned maintenance in student/HMO housing.
• Experience in internal and external painting.
• Some experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and decoration is desirable.
• Undertaking periodic health & safety and statutory compliance testing.
• Broadband & TV issue diagnosis.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills and enjoys problem solving.
• Able to diagnose & complete cost-effective repairs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, positive attitude and able to work under own initiative.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use iOS on iPhone and iPad and experience with Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organisation and time management with good attention to detail.

Benefits / Additional information

• Company iPhone & iPad provided.
• Use of company vehicle for commuting.
• 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Multiple training courses available.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Monthly food and drink allowance.
• Company events.

If this role interests you and you would like to learn more about it and our client, please apply now. Mark Bryden, Ritz Rec Emp Agy.

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