Maintenance Operative

X1 Sales & Lettings; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This role involves providing essential maintenance and repair services across a diverse property portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess excellent DIY skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and property managers. As part of a thriving company with a strong commitment to teamwork and quality, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep of properties while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you have a full UK driving licence and a passion for maintenance, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Van provided after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles with a focus on DIY and general repairs.
• Strong communication skills for tenant interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and repair services to tenants and landlords.
• Work closely with Property Managers to resolve issues.
• Maintain tools and equipment inventory.

Skills

Building maintenance skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

DIY skills

Ability to work independently

Driving licence

Tools

In-house maintenance systems

Electronic diary

Job description

Maintenance Operative - must hold full UK driving licence

Welcome to X1

X1 Sales and Lettings has been a rapidly expanding business over the last 14 years, with offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Kent, an expert qualified team base of well over a hundred team members and a managed portfolio of over 5000 properties across the Northwest and Kent. X1 Sales and Lettings is the subsidiary company to X1 Developments, responsible for the successful completion and occupation of new developments and the competent management of occupied X1 sites. Our X1 goal is to develop a culture built around exceptional people, exceptional products and exceptional customer service. For more information please visit the X1 Lettings & X1 Developments website or our social media pages.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on developing and rewarding our team and making sure everyone plays a part in the continuing success of our company. We operate by the values of Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, Fun, Compliance and Flexibility.

Your role

We are looking for a candidate who possesses excellent maintenance skills, who can work independently and has a ‘can do’ attitude to work and able to work well with other members of our maintenance team. This position would suit a multi-skilled person with excellent communication skills. Crucial for this role is to be able to confidently work on IT systems such as using an electronic diary and in-house maintenance systems (training to be provided).

1. Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service to the tenants and landlords of the X1 properties. Work closely with our Property Managers to resolve reported issues inside the apartments in a timely manner.
2. Skilled at DIY & general maintenance for example; tiling, basic plumbing, joinery, painting and decorating, basic electrical works.
3. Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards.
4. Liaising with property managers daily to ensure that all scheduled jobs are completed and the property managers are provided with regular updates.
5. Using in-house systems.
6. Keep an inventory and monthly audit of all maintenance tools and equipment.
7. Communicate with clients in a professional manner and ensuring maintenance cards are left after every job attended to.

Key skills

1. Previous experience in a similar role.
2. An ability to use initiative to achieve pro-active site maintenance.
3. Building maintenance skills - painting, decorating, joinery and plumbing.
4. Good interpersonal/communication skills as this will be a tenant-facing role.
5. Carry out works in an efficient and safe manner.
6. Ability to work to deadlines.
7. Good organisational skills.
8. Work well as part of a team.
9. Must have a full clean driving licence.

Department: Property Management

Salary: Dependent on experience and skillset, van to be provided after 6 months in role

Location: Liverpool

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm Friday

If you think that you are suited to this role, we would love to hear from you with your CV!

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