Residential Maintenance Manager? Operative

High-End Residential Maintenance Manager/ Operative We are looking for someone who is an experienced and skilled individual to fill role managing, a growing portfolio of maintenance contracts and minor works operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for, with all necessary support, managing and undertaking scheduled maintenance and minor work tasks within previously constructed high-end London private houses with a value of up to £30m. They are looking to grow this side of their business over the next two years as demand increases and as such this will require a new defined company structure to be assembled, at the centre of which the candidate will be positioned. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering high quality works and excellent service to their Clients. With this being the case, there will be the opportunity for the individual to become central to this side of the company, which will result in greater responsibilities and potential career progression. The company employs individuals on a long term basis, with many of their staff having worked for them for over 15 years. Their company culture is one of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and quality management to enable individuals to succeed and company and project objectives to be met. They support all employees with all necessary training required to undertake their role, and actively encourage individuals to further their education where possible, for which they are typically provide sponsorship. Description: The role entails the management of all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks necessary for high end London homes with extensive M&E systems, high end finishes and decorations. This side of the position will require the candidate to work with their office based maintenance administrator in reviewing requirements and timings as well as the scope of planned works – correctly resourcing specialist sub-contractors, materials and supplies and scheduling operations around their client’s preferred timings. The role will also require the candidate to be hands on with carrying out tasks within the properties, and as such a skilled carpentry/ multitrade background is important. In addition to maintenance works, the candidate will run minor works projects on an as required basis. As example of this type of task would be the removal and refitting of a bathroom, back to substrates, and the new installation of high end stone floor and wall cladding, decorations, sanitaryware and fixtures in a 6 week period. Responsibility: - The candidate will be responsible for planning and resourcing operations correctly - Responsible for being present, providing attendance, and undertaking maintenance tasks by himself/herself - Ensuring the security of their client’s properties and possessions within homes - The candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating external trades, introducing and setting them up at the property and ensuring they complete the required tasks correctly - Laying and removing protection to high-end finishes within the properties to ensure no damage is caused as a result of the completion of the maintenance task - The candidate will be responsible for undertaking small enabling/ alteration/ associated works independently Experience: The candidate must have a good understanding of high end residential property and also must have practical experience of finishing carpentry/ multitrade works. He or she must be confident to tackle tasks independently within high value homes and be able to deliver a high quality finish in his or her own work. Experience in Microsoft Office and email, also required. Good communication skills are important. Must be reliable, polite and diligent. Location: Remote working around West London. A company van will be provided which will be used for transporting this person and his/ her tools, plus necessary materials, to and from the sites. Permanent full Time employment, Salary: £45-50K per annum, candidate dependant