Estate Manager

Adecco; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Manager to carry out general repairs and maintenance duties. You will need your own tools and should have experience in maintenance roles, with skills in plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Responsibilities include routine inspections, managing contractor projects, and ensuring a safe environment. The position is based in the outskirts of Ashford, offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools for the position.
• Previous experience in maintenance or handy person role required.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic repairs

Carpentry

Painting and decorating skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Health and safety knowledge

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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.