Maintenance Operative

Posted 18 April by Adecco

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This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

A Driving Licence is preferred.

Key Tasks:

* Ordering of necessary work materials, paint, tools, parts etc
* Using appropriate tools/equipment
* Carry out internal inspections of communal areas as required
* To ensure that all chutes are kept clear, and blockages are cleared promptly, and if unable to clear blockage it is reported to the repairs contractor
* Ensure all repairs are reported to Building Manager
* Inspect and monitor all minor repairs
* To use cleaning machinery as required.
* Keep all internal areas free from graffiti by either removing or reporting to the repairs contractor.
* Maintain records of all jobs undertaken and keeping them under the priority categories
* Cut away/remove shrubs/foliage from sites as and when required.
* Ensure all communal areas are kept free of bulk rubbish
* Carry out weekly inspections of lights/lamps and replace as required.
* Ensure the safety and maintenance of the council's cleaning equipment, and take all possible steps to prevent loss, theft or damage
* To carry out regular Health & Safety inspections and workplace inspections as required by the Building Manager
* Retouch painted areas.
* Intercom- fix an issue where it will not ring when someone rings a tenant from the main entrance.
* Door lock change, Mattress removal and putting new ones.
* Ensure voids are painted and all other repair jobs are completed to a liveable standard
* Explain and demonstrate to tenants how to use equipment in their flats such as heating, appliances etc.
* Weekly and monthly health and safety checks across properties including fire alarm, smoke vent, fire doors and extinguishers and keeping a record of the checks
* Weekly walk around of the building to ensure there is no damage to the interior or exterior and to make sure entry and exit points are secure.
* Window restrictors - repair, replace and installation.
* Changing and installing toilet seats.
* Installation of new fitted fridges and remove old ones.
* Change Thermostat interface (cover which controls temperature.
* Heating - remove air from pipe and radiator, increase pressure, fuse for heating exchange switch.
* Unblocking kitchen/bathroom sink
* Door lock change & Door frame repair.
* Fixing a leaking kitchen sink.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Required skills

  • Carpenter
  • Handyperson

Application questions

Do you have a UK, manual driving licence?
Do you have an NVQ or City and Guilds in Carpentry or Plumbing?

Reference: 52500644

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