We are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to undertake minor repairs and carry out planned preventative maintenance and compliance works at our Cork Street student accommodation building in Dublin. This will include painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management. This position will report to the Accommodation Manager and will carry out duties with the instruction of both the Accommodation Manager and Accommodation Team.
About You
We’re looking for an individual who either has significant experience in a specialist trade, whether that be carpentry / joinery, plumbing, electrical or gas to name or few, or a genuine handyperson who has experience in residential repairs and fit outs. A committed teamworker, highly organised and able to prioritise your own workload, you will have a strong customer focus and be able to maintain the highest levels of professionalism with our residents, staff, clients and external contractors, even when under stress.
You’ll also need basic IT literacy for training and updates and be competent in minor electrical maintenance works. Daily light paperwork is necessary for our compliance records and service level agreements.
About Us
Part of The Watkins Jones Group, Fresh Property Group is a leading third-party manager of purpose-built residential accommodation. We work with developers, investors and universities to turn great buildings into great places to live.
Why Join Us?
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you, on completion of your probationary period some extensive benefits which include; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 10 days company sick pay, a contributory pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
We are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to undertake minor repairs and carry out planned preventative maintenance and compliance works at our Cork Street student accommodation building in Dublin. This will include painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management. This position will report to the Accommodation Manager and will carry out duties with the instruction of both the Accommodation Manager and Accommodation Team.
About You
We’re looking for an individual who either has significant experience in a specialist trade, whether that be carpentry / joinery, plumbing, electrical or gas to name or few, or a genuine handyperson who has experience in residential repairs and fit outs. A committed teamworker, highly organised and able to prioritise your own workload, you will have a strong customer focus and be able to maintain the highest levels of professionalism with our residents, staff, clients and external contractors, even when under stress.
You’ll also need basic IT literacy for training and updates and be competent in minor electrical maintenance works. Daily light paperwork is necessary for our compliance records and service level agreements.
About Us
Part of The Watkins Jones Group, Fresh Property Group is a leading third-party manager of purpose-built residential accommodation. We work with developers, investors and universities to turn great buildings into great places to live.
Why Join Us?
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you, on completion of your probationary period some extensive benefits which include; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 10 days company sick pay, a contributory pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
My client is an established Civil Engineering Company.
They have been awarded a £12m package of works on a Major Highways project in Hampshire and require an experienced General Foreman or Works Manager to oversee the delivery of the works which comprises earthworks, drainage and kerbing etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizing daily activities, work shifts, etc. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees and subcontractor
Ensuring work is carried out to the highest of quality standards.
Coordinate with the Project / Contracts Manager, Site team and Sub contractors
Ordering and control of materials on site
Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork as required daily and properly including but not limited to: Time sheets, Pre-Task Planning Sheets, daily journal/diary, weekly safety report, receiving reports, change/time off, work order, etc.
Monitor the progress of your work against the planned production goals.
Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player
SPECIFIC SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a Safety Coordinator
Act as temporary work supervisor
Must always work self and crew 100% safely leading by example.
Deliver regular tool box talk briefings to the site team covering appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental issues and ensure records of these briefings are maintained.
Ensure daily and weekly plant checks are carried out and all records are up to date.
Monitor sub contract works and ensure subcontract works are being delivered in line with the relevant RAMS
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Leadership on working crews (workers, subcontractors, rented equipment, etc.). Previous experience is required.
Experience in organizing activities, work shifts, etc where required. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees.
Knowledge in preparing daily progress reports and daily production reports. Capacity to schedule downtime periods due to routine maintenance. Capacity to provide estimates of production outputs.
Ability to take responsibility to train new workers and teach them how to handle properly pieces of equipment that are available to them.
Capacity of dealing with subcontractors, inspectors, technical assistance and with the client.
Experience in earthworks activities; especially in activities related with major earthworks, the construction of embankments and rock embankments (in highways, roads, landfills, etc.).
Knowledge in quarry materials and its specifications (quality, size, shape, etc.), and criteria in order to accept/refuse these materials.
Experience in construction activities involving cranes: load lifting activities (by means of a crane) and other crane operations. Experience involving lattice boom crawler cranes is highly appreciated. This experience must be able to be proved.
Accredited use in mobile equipment (e.g.: loaders, excavators, rising platforms, etc.) is highly appreciated.
Must have 10+ years of experience as a Foreman on heavy civil projects such as major highways, earthworks and heavy drainage.
TICKETS REQUIRED
CSCS
SMSTS
Lifting supervisor (Lifting Operations)
Full clean drivers licence
PREFERRED
First Aid at work
Work at height
Banksman/Slinger
Abrasive wheels
Jul 14, 2020
My client is an established Civil Engineering Company.
They have been awarded a £12m package of works on a Major Highways project in Hampshire and require an experienced General Foreman or Works Manager to oversee the delivery of the works which comprises earthworks, drainage and kerbing etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizing daily activities, work shifts, etc. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees and subcontractor
Ensuring work is carried out to the highest of quality standards.
Coordinate with the Project / Contracts Manager, Site team and Sub contractors
Ordering and control of materials on site
Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork as required daily and properly including but not limited to: Time sheets, Pre-Task Planning Sheets, daily journal/diary, weekly safety report, receiving reports, change/time off, work order, etc.
Monitor the progress of your work against the planned production goals.
Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player
SPECIFIC SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a Safety Coordinator
Act as temporary work supervisor
Must always work self and crew 100% safely leading by example.
Deliver regular tool box talk briefings to the site team covering appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental issues and ensure records of these briefings are maintained.
Ensure daily and weekly plant checks are carried out and all records are up to date.
Monitor sub contract works and ensure subcontract works are being delivered in line with the relevant RAMS
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Leadership on working crews (workers, subcontractors, rented equipment, etc.). Previous experience is required.
Experience in organizing activities, work shifts, etc where required. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees.
Knowledge in preparing daily progress reports and daily production reports. Capacity to schedule downtime periods due to routine maintenance. Capacity to provide estimates of production outputs.
Ability to take responsibility to train new workers and teach them how to handle properly pieces of equipment that are available to them.
Capacity of dealing with subcontractors, inspectors, technical assistance and with the client.
Experience in earthworks activities; especially in activities related with major earthworks, the construction of embankments and rock embankments (in highways, roads, landfills, etc.).
Knowledge in quarry materials and its specifications (quality, size, shape, etc.), and criteria in order to accept/refuse these materials.
Experience in construction activities involving cranes: load lifting activities (by means of a crane) and other crane operations. Experience involving lattice boom crawler cranes is highly appreciated. This experience must be able to be proved.
Accredited use in mobile equipment (e.g.: loaders, excavators, rising platforms, etc.) is highly appreciated.
Must have 10+ years of experience as a Foreman on heavy civil projects such as major highways, earthworks and heavy drainage.
TICKETS REQUIRED
CSCS
SMSTS
Lifting supervisor (Lifting Operations)
Full clean drivers licence
PREFERRED
First Aid at work
Work at height
Banksman/Slinger
Abrasive wheels
Interim role - Estate services Assistant/caretaker - Central London - flexible working pattern
Your new company
This is a well established public sector organisation in Central London, with one of the largest estates in London. You'll join a team created to provide the high-quality housing management services. The job purpose is to proactively work to create and maintain safe, clean and attractive estates for the residents.
Your new role
Some of your duties include:
To conduct regular inspections of all communal parts, internal and external in accordance with the agreed schedules, frequencies, methods and/or as required which, not exclusively will include: Inspection of cleaning to all communal staircases, foyers, balconies, courtyards,passages, car parks, hard areas, chute chamber rooms, and refuse storage rooms, lift car floors and walls, lampshades, state signs estate furniture and other such communal fixtures and fittings as may be prescribed.
To promptly report any communal repairs to the Customer Services Centre, using the devices provided as appropriate to ensure effective recording of cases. Effective monitoring of on-going communal repairs, ensuring repairs are completed within given timescales.
Identify, resolve/report any potential health and safety issues on the estates. Assess the risk and escalate appropriately where required.
To record any issues of fly tipping and arrange removal. Where possible identify the origins and refer to the housing officer for further action.
Proactively look at all areas on the estate and carry out appropriate minor works as required.Minor works include:
Carpentry, Plumbing (non-qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting, changing lightbulbs, removing broken glass, boarding up, easing and adjusting doors, setting time clocks and offering a general repairs and maintenance service as directed by the Team Leader.
Identify and record any incidents of nuisance, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding on estates and report this to the relevant housing officer.
In the event of any disruption in main services, such as gas, water, electricity etc., to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents, minimise their inconvenience and protect the property from damage.
To maintain regular contact with residents and to respond to requests for practical assistance, which reasonably fall within the scope of the job.
What you'll need to succeed
Ability to undertake tasks in line with Health and Safety regulations
Be able to communicate effectively across all stakeholders and with residents
Confident to make decisions and take ownership of the outcomes
Undertaking general DIY jobs
Experience of writing basic reports
Be reliable, flexible, courteous, honest and practical
understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable residents
What you'll get in return
Possibility to work for a well established public sector organization
Good location and good transports links
Flexible working patterns: early start and early finish.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 30, 2020
Interim role - Estate services Assistant/caretaker - Central London - flexible working pattern
Your new company
This is a well established public sector organisation in Central London, with one of the largest estates in London. You'll join a team created to provide the high-quality housing management services. The job purpose is to proactively work to create and maintain safe, clean and attractive estates for the residents.
Your new role
Some of your duties include:
To conduct regular inspections of all communal parts, internal and external in accordance with the agreed schedules, frequencies, methods and/or as required which, not exclusively will include: Inspection of cleaning to all communal staircases, foyers, balconies, courtyards,passages, car parks, hard areas, chute chamber rooms, and refuse storage rooms, lift car floors and walls, lampshades, state signs estate furniture and other such communal fixtures and fittings as may be prescribed.
To promptly report any communal repairs to the Customer Services Centre, using the devices provided as appropriate to ensure effective recording of cases. Effective monitoring of on-going communal repairs, ensuring repairs are completed within given timescales.
Identify, resolve/report any potential health and safety issues on the estates. Assess the risk and escalate appropriately where required.
To record any issues of fly tipping and arrange removal. Where possible identify the origins and refer to the housing officer for further action.
Proactively look at all areas on the estate and carry out appropriate minor works as required.Minor works include:
Carpentry, Plumbing (non-qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting, changing lightbulbs, removing broken glass, boarding up, easing and adjusting doors, setting time clocks and offering a general repairs and maintenance service as directed by the Team Leader.
Identify and record any incidents of nuisance, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding on estates and report this to the relevant housing officer.
In the event of any disruption in main services, such as gas, water, electricity etc., to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents, minimise their inconvenience and protect the property from damage.
To maintain regular contact with residents and to respond to requests for practical assistance, which reasonably fall within the scope of the job.
What you'll need to succeed
Ability to undertake tasks in line with Health and Safety regulations
Be able to communicate effectively across all stakeholders and with residents
Confident to make decisions and take ownership of the outcomes
Undertaking general DIY jobs
Experience of writing basic reports
Be reliable, flexible, courteous, honest and practical
understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable residents
What you'll get in return
Possibility to work for a well established public sector organization
Good location and good transports links
Flexible working patterns: early start and early finish.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)