Estate Manager

Adecco; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the outskirts of Ashford. The ideal candidate will carry out general repairs and maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient environment. This role requires experience in repairs and the ability to work independently, with a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience. Must have own tools.

Qualifications

• You must have your own tools for this position.
• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, or handy person role.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including painting, decorating, and minor electrical work.
• Carry out routine inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Basic repairs

Carpentry

Painting and decorating

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager (with own tools)

Location: Outskirts of Ashford (must drive and have your own transport)

Salary: up to 45,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

Role Summary:

You will be responsible for carrying out general repairs, upkeep and maintenance duties across the site to ensure a safe, efficient and well–presented environment. This role requires a proactive, practical individual with a broad skill set in basic repairs, carpentry and painting and decorating skills.

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Perform maintenance tasks including painting, decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry and minor electrical work.
• Carry out routine inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain and repair fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Support with the setup and movement of furniture, equipment and office/site layouts as required.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, reporting hazards or issues immediately.
• Assist contractors and service providers when external specialist work is required.
• Ensure all maintenance services are delivered in line with service specification.
• Manage contractor's projects, in line with company procedures.
• Maintain external environment including outbuildings.
• Test all required equipment and maintain a log of work carried out.
• Regularly test fire alarm systems and support periodic fire evacuation practice.
• Manage the safe storage of equipment and products required for maintenance e.g. paint, detergents, etc.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained as per guidelines.
• Provide ad hoc support for site projects, refurbishments or emergency repairs.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• You must have your own tools for this position.
• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or handy person role.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repairs.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem–solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.