Maintenance Assistant

UPP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance service provider in London is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their team. The role involves reactive maintenance, ensuring safety standards, and assisting with statutory testing. Candidates should have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of health and safety procedures. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

Access to discounts portal

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to work safely and understand operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance as per service agreements.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the year.
• Assist with statutory testing and fire safety checks.
• Report Health and Safety issues promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of health and safety

Job description

Overview

Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to work as part of our team in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service to join our team to provide a planned and responsive maintenance service, specialising in building fabric repairs.

This is a permanent working 37.5 hours per week from 9.00 - 5.30 Monday to Friday. The salary is £31,136.00 per annum.

Role responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and provide front line response
• Ensure that the environment is maintained in accordance with the SLA, including keeping the site clean and clear throughout the year
• Assist with the moving of refuse, white goods, mattresses, and furniture in a safe manner
• Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and emergency lighting checks
• Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residence ensuring all information is passed to the relevant Manager(s)

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

What we are looking for

you to have worked in a similar role and environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.

You will have a good understanding of the operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems as well as good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.

You will also be prepared to work (with notice) additional hours when the needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

Employment checks

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

Benefits

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.

Values and inclusion

Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity.

Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported.

Investors in People is an accreditation that is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. Only 17% of accredited organisations meet the gold standard, so as a company we are extremely proud and excited to hold this award.

Closing

We are a team of people with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.