Maintenance Operative

MAINTENACE OPERATIVE

• Perm role
• Location: W6
• 35000K - 37000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri 9am to 5.30pm

Working as part of a small team on the maintenance and upkeep of a large residential block of 375 flats built in 1934. This is a trades-based role and does not include grounds cleaning and maintenance which is undertaken by a team of staff employed by a contractor.

Working to maintain and upkeep the Estate including but not limited to:

• 18 residential blocks - internal and external, including lifts and communal areas
• Sheds and garages
• Exterior elevations
• Roadways, pavements and pathways in the Estate
• Drains within the Estate
• Boiler room and equipment - ensuring the continuity of the communal heating and hot water supplies
• Lighting and electricity supply - within safety limits and relevant legislation

Working with other team members on a daily basis with the Estate Manager and the Freehold Company Administrator and directors to identify issues

Working on routine tasks as allocated by the Estate Manager and identified by maintenance staff and reporting on progress

Work with Estate outside contractors as instructed by the Estate Manager - both regular contractors and contractors working in the Estate from time to time

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Dealing with leaks when they occur
• Investigating and resolving problems with the heating and hot water systems as they arise - requesting outside help when required
• Investigating and dealing with electrical problems as they arise within safety limits and legislation
• Interior and exterior painting and decorating
• General repairs and minor building work

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in maintenance
• Good knowledge of plumbing (formal qualifications not required)
• Knowledge of pipe fitting including 1930s black metal as well as copper piping
• Knowledge of the basics of electrics
• General handyman/building knowledge and experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness and interest to learn about the systems found in a large, complex, 90 year old block
• Must have full UK Driving licence