Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer - Multi-trader - £38k to £42k + Excellent benefits - Catford / Lewisham This is an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance person (multi-trader) to join a small friendly team, within a leading leading housing and supported living organisation for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. This would suit someone from a Hotel, Hospital, Care Home type background, with hands-on experience and qualifications, with an ethos of continuous improvement to achieve exceptional high standards. SALARY ETC:£38k to £42k + excellent benefits such as enhanced holidays, academic support and career progression, good pension scheme, referral scheme, employee support programme etc.This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/weekCatford / Lewisham area of London, but visits to other sites within the London area for projects.8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday, there might be some on call responsibilities on occasions, but very rare and additional allowance paid for this.Permanent, full-time.REQUIREMENTS:You must have full rights to work in the UK (No sponsorship available)A clean driving license and daily access to your own vehicle, which you are happy to use for work (mileage paid for when visiting sites).Trade related qualification, such as in carpentry or plumbing, etc.A minimum of 2 years experience in a hands-on role, OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a trade, with a high level of demonstrable competency.Experience investigating maintenance issues.Good understanding of COSHH regulations, RIDDOR, Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992.Strong written and verbal command of the English language.Digital literacy to use tablets and online platforms.Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions, work to tight deadlines, and prioritise a varied workload.Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude.A genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to live meaningful and purposeful lives.DUTIES TO INCLUDE:Responsible for maintenance and repair tasks across all properties. This includes internal and external communal and office areas, as well as resident units.To complete projects including refurbishments of offices and resident units as required.Basic carpentry, basic electrics, basic plumbing, tiling of small areas, plastering, and painting.Raise maintenance job in the maintenance software.Undertake all routine maintenance tasks and minor general repair work.Assist staff with moving and assembling furniture as requested.Remove commodities delivered to the building to safe storage areas.Responsible for purchasing all your day-to-day materials in a responsible manner.Make sure regular checks and repairs or upgrades are made in communal areas property units.On a monthly basis undertake the checks of the housekeeping folders, including statutory testing such as the taps water temperature. To keep accurate and up to date house keeping records.Responsible for maintaining good standards in properties grounds.Drains & gutters are always clear from leaves and rubbish.Supervise gardener work and highlight areas of improvement to the Maintenance Supervisor.Help to prepare and assist with accommodation inspections and audits on a regular basis.To report all specialist jobs such as fire-related issues, CCTV, major electrical & plumbing issues, leaks, refurbishments etc. to the Maintenance Supervisor, who will be responsible for it.
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