Maintenance Person

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers (High Street)

Job summary

Gi Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a Maintenance Person in Aberdeen to support the operation of our client's fleet of accommodation and welfare units. You will perform maintenance, refurbishment and basic plumbing/electrical tasks, ensuring readiness for hire and excellent customer service.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency; a forklift license and MPBA qualification are desirable and training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accommodation, welfare or hire environments is desirable.
• Hands-on maintenance and refurbishment capabilities.
• Flexible, safety-conscious approach to work and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of site accommodation units, welfare units and vans.
• Maintain and repair units to a high standard, including fittings and boards.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General repairs

Job description

Maintenance Person - Welcfare Cabins

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £26,998

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Person to join our client's team in Aberdeen. As a Maintenance Person, you will play an important role in supporting the efficient operation of the business by maintaining and refurbishing a fleet of accommodation units, welfare facilities and associated hire equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring that equipment is maintained to a high standard and is ready for hire in a timely and efficient manner, helping to deliver excellent customer service and support the overall success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of site accommodation units, welfare units and welfare vans.
• Maintaining and repairing accommodation and welfare units to a high standard, including fitting sink units, internal partition kits and replacing wall boards.
• Undertaking minor plumbing and electrical work.
• Identifying and reporting any damage or repair requirements to your supervisor so that issues can be recorded and, where appropriate, charged to customers.
• Monitoring and reporting stock levels of materials such as timber, lino and boarding to ensure supplies are maintained.
• Salvaging and reusing suitable sink units, plumbing materials and partition kits removed from accommodation units.
• Carrying out painting and general refurbishment work on accommodation units (training will be provided).
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are properly maintained, cleaned, tested before use and securely stored after use.
• Cleaning accommodation units and welfare vans.
• Working efficiently and economically to ensure units are prepared and available for hire within required timescales.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.

About You

• Previous experience working within the accommodation, welfare or hire industry (desirable).
• A practical, hands-on approach with experience in general maintenance and refurbishment.
• A forklift truck licence (desirable, although training can be provided).
• An MPBA testing qualification (desirable but not essential, as full training can be arranged following successful completion of probation).
• Good physical health, as the role can be physically demanding at times.
• A flexible approach to work, with a willingness to work reasonable overtime when required.
• A good understanding of, and commitment to, health and safety practices.

What's in It for You?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• High Street discount vouchers.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Health and wellbeing discount vouchers.
• Cycle to Work, Home and Tech Scheme benefits.
• Additional leave for milestone birthdays.
• Work anniversary bonuses.
• Refer a Friend scheme.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a practical and motivated individual to join an established hire business in a hands-on maintenance role, helping to ensure accommodation and welfare equipment is maintained to a high standard and ready for customers.