Maintenance Operative - Residential Property

Ritz Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Maintenance Operative for a luxury residential property. The role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services, including plumbing and electrical tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential maintenance and a strong understanding of health and safety. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, paid overtime, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Paid overtime

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic/residential maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety matters.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide pro-active repair and maintenance service.
• Complete reactive maintenance tasks timely and to a high standard.
• Maintain health and safety records and conduct building audits.

Skills

Domestic plumbing experience

Joinery skills

Basic electrical maintenance

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent customer service

Education

Relevant qualification in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Operative - Residential Property | Location: Manchester

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri - weekly rota; 8am - 5pm, 9am - 6pm and 10am - 7pm with one Saturday in five - 8am - 5pm and a day off in lieu

Salary: £30,500 - This is negotiable upwards for the right candidate

Contract: Permanent

About the role

My client is a luxury build to rent site in the centre of Manchester. Their brand is all about delivering a sustainable place to live and gather with exclusive shared resident amenities and services.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering the best experience to our customers by providing a pro-active and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring that faults and maintenance requests within the accommodation are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high-quality including plumbing, joinery, basic electrical, painting and decorating and supervise any of these aspects that are subcontracted.
• Carry out and close reactive maintenance jobs in a timely manner and to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all residents enjoy a high level of maintenance and cleanliness.
• Understand and respond to health and safety matters in a timely manner.
• Administer all maintenance and health and safety records.
• Carry out PPM checks (e.g. emergency lighting, fire alarm).
• Assist with visual daily health and safety checks.
• Support and complete risk assessment monitoring.
• Escalate all Heath, Safety, Welfare and Security issues or concerns to the Line Manager.
• Carry out redecoration and repairs within apartments and communal areas.
• Identify and communicate any potential areas for future works.
• Complete all paperwork and procedures in line with company policy.
• Escort contractors whilst working on site.
• Conduct building audits including health & safety and compliance.
• Assist with periodic and tenancy end inspections and associated maintenance tasks resulting from these.
• Preparing apartments for occupation.
• Support with CapEx improvement works/schedules.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and be part of a maintenance call-out procedure.
• Manage and meet agreed KPI's as set by the line manager.
• Working closely with the Management team to co-ordinate the preparation of amenity spaces for events.

Attributes & Skills

• Previous experience of domestic /residential plumbing, joinery and basic electrical general maintenance
• Hold a relevant qualification in either plumbing, joinery or electrical systems would be an advantageous if at all possible.
• Have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the impact of the works being undertaken
• Previous building mobilisation experience would be an advantage.
• Well organised, ability to problem solve, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output.
• A strong team player supporting all colleagues when required and feel confident to put forward suggestions and ideas.
• Attention to detail and taking ownership of all of core tasks/duties.
• Professional presentation, confident and outgoing in nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English, culturally aware and able to adapt communication style.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Paid overtime
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Scheme

In the first instance please apply by forwarding your CV

Please contact Vicky at our Manchester office on (phone number removed)

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