Senior Maintenance Operative

Dove & Hawk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Maintenance Operative in Manchester to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in maintenance roles, with skills in painting and decorating. Key responsibilities include general maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing resident communications through an app. The position offers a salary of £36,000 plus a discretionary bonus, with working hours from Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintenance roles, preferably with 2+ years in a similar position.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and painting/decorating.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance tasks around the site and apartments.
• Perform PPM checks and document repairs.
• Engage with residents using the app to update on maintenance requests.

Skills

Maintenance Technician experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Senior Maintenance Operative - Manchester - £36,000 + 10% Discretionary Bonus

My client, a globally established and leading Real Estate firm, are currently seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Operative to carry out reactive and PPM repairs as part of the onsite team at a fantastic Build to Rent residential scheme consisting of 520 units in Manchester.

You will work in a team to ensure repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction and assist the General Manager in ensuring the building is compliant by undertaking the relevant testing regimes.

This role will suit a friendly and progressional individual with a minimum of 2 years within senior maintenance / facilities type roles, painting and decorating experience is a must. Qualifications in electrics would be ideal but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• General apartment and site maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc
• PPM discharge and recording of required weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks
• Basic carpentry work
• Basic hardscaping e.g. re-bedding, or replacing paving stones and flagstones
• Painting and decorating
• Weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
• Use of stepladders and ladders (for short duration work only)
• Replacing lightbulbs
• Replacing domestic appliances plug fuses
• Void management checks
• Fire Door checks, Emergency Lighting Tests, Bell Testing etc.
• Drainage works
• Tiling
• Reglazing at ground floor level
• Joinery; boarding up broken windows
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools which have been provided by the firm
• Communication with residents via the app updating them on their outstanding maintenance issues
• Waste Management, jet washing and general site upkeep

The role of a Senior Maintenance Operative is wide ranging and varied. This list is not exhaustive, and it is acknowledged that site requirements will vary.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician / Handyman or similar role
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivities to and understanding of residents\' need
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Competent in using, Word and Outlook and good IT skills as you will be required to update residents using app / laptop
• Flexible and cooperative at all times, working as a member of a Team
• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output
• Use initiative and take responsibility for providing solutions
• To ensure confidentiality and security of all business, client and customer documentation / information
• Well-groomed and of smart appearance
• Dynamic approach, problem solving, well organised and ability to work well under pressure

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm but flexibility is expected in the case of an emergency or when additional cover is required outside these times on weekends.

Salary : £36,000 + Up to 10% discretionary bonus

For more information, please contact Megan on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment.

0208 059 7472

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