Estates Technician

Swantoncare; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Estates Operative/Technician to ensure the maintenance of properties and grounds. This role requires a trade qualification and experience in building maintenance, including joinery, plumbing, and electrics. You will work collaboratively with management to uphold safety and compliance standards while responding to maintenance requests. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Training qualification centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Desirable to hold a relevant trade qualification.
• 2+ years of practical experience in maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.
• Resolve critical alerts and maintain systems like heating and fire alarms.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Joinery

Plumbing

Electrics

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

Trade Qualification

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

About The Role

Do you have a trade qualification or background within a building or property maintenance setting?

Position: Estates Operative/Technician
Location: You will primarily work at our services based in Newcastle. However, you will also be required to travel to other services within the region.
Hours: 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm, flexibility available on start and finish times.
Transport: You will require use of your own vehicle and mileage will be paid at 45p per mile.
Tools and equipment: Supplied by the Company.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure the building or group of buildings are maintained to provide a safe, secure, and pleasant environment for the people we support, staff, and visitors in line with the Estates Maintenance Policy and all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that all critical systems and services such as drainage, water, lighting, heating, fire, and related alarm systems are functioning appropriately.
• To resolve critical alerts, tasks, and problems through assessment and determining/implementing the corrective action.
• To work in conjunction with/alongside the Regional Property Services Manager, Registered Service Manager, and relevant authorities to provide a well-planned & effective preventative and reactive maintenance regime.
• To provide additional support on specific projects or to deputize as requested under the prescribed direction of the Regional Property Services Manager.
• To complete the Property Condition Reports to ensure compliance and tracking of life safety/safety issues, as well as physical plant deficiencies.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Estates Operative/Technician, it is desirable to hold a relevant trade qualification and be able to demonstrate competence in one or more of the following trades: joinery, decoration, plumbing, electrics, or proven experience and ability in a similar building maintenance role.

Other key skills and experience include:

• At least 2 years practical experience within a similar maintenance-based role, and experience with budget management would be desirable.
• Experience of receiving reactive maintenance requests with the ability to respond as necessary to meet strict timescales and target dates.
• Sufficiently experienced in lone working and ability to work on allocated tasks without or with minimal supervision.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills are required, together with the ability to complete maintenance documentation and records accurately and reliably.
• A sound understanding of the principal requirements of Health & Safety and Fire Safety as applied to a Residential Care setting; awareness and understanding of Fire Risk Assessments & Water Hygiene Service Risk Assessments.
• Ability to undertake general gardening duties including mowing grassed areas, tending to plant areas, cutting back shrubbery and bushes/hedges, etc.
• Work responsibly with sensitivity and always be mindful of the vulnerable people who live within the service, colleagues, and any other visitors to Swanton Care Services.
• A Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle is required for this position.

What We Can Offer:

Refer a friend scheme: We know that you will know fantastic people who will make a great contribution; you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.

Above and beyond: We recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards: We recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.

Employee benefits app: Stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work: You can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.

Pension: We will auto-enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Life cover: You will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications: Earn whilst you learn! We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.

Career pathways: We invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates: We have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.

Trained mental health first aiders: Available to support you when you need someone to talk to.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free confidential access to a 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice, and support.

Employee Voice: We hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

*Subject to eligibility & criteria.

About The Service

At Swanton Care & Community, every job role contributes to making a difference to people’s lives, and we have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Operative/Technician to join the team. You will be expected to uphold the Company’s aims and objectives in ensuring that the property and associated grounds are kept in a safe, well-maintained, and compliant manner at all times.