Maintenance Technician - Residential Property in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential property management company in Manchester is looking for a Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality repair and maintenance services. The role involves plumbing, joinery, and basic electrical tasks while ensuring health and safety compliance in a luxury rental property. The ideal candidate should have experience in domestic maintenance, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving approach. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid overtime

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domestic/residential maintenance.
• Understand Health & Safety legislation thoroughly.
• Experience in building mobilisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality repair and maintenance service.
• Undertake plumbing, joinery, and basic electrical tasks.
• Administer maintenance and health and safety records.
• Conduct building audits for health & safety compliance.
• Respond to emergencies or urgent issues.

Skills

Domestic plumbing

Joinery

Basic electrical maintenance

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Relevant qualification in plumbing, joinery or electrical systems

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

VS/7765 Maintenance Operative – Residential Property Manchester

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!

Permanent

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 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.
• Work 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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