Your new company A housing association which provide and manage c.500 social homes across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and the City of London. Your new role To assist in the provision of an effective repairs service for tenants' properties. To operate and ensure compliance with all maintenance and other relevant policies and procedures that are synonymous with good management practice, particularly those relating to equal opportunities and general work with the client group. To report on a daily basis to the Buildings Coordinator and carry out an assigned list of maintenance inspections and caretaking works of an urgent or day-to-day nature. Provide assistance to other members of maintenance staff, or external contractors where required, on maintenance repairs of a larger or more complex nature and voids. Where required to, provide general supervision of external contractors, including post-completion inspections, and to report to the Buildings Coordinator and failure to satisfactorily carry out or complete repairs. To order, and where necessary collect, goods and repair materials as required to undertake the assigned repair works. To keep an accurate daily timesheet, recording tasks undertaken during the day. To ensure that any actual or potentially dangerous situation relating to repair maintenance is immediately brought to the attention of resident and/or hostel manager and dealt with as an emergency. What you'll need to succeed Experience Candidates should be able to demonstrate a minimum 3 to 5 years working as a caretaker, with contractors or in employment of a similar nature. Consideration will, however, be given to candidates who can demonstrate their suitability for this type of work. Skills/Abilities General competence at building maintenance-related tasks. Good customer care skills Ability to use initiative and organize and carry out a daily/weekly assigned workload with minimum supervision. Capable of keeping detailed records and issuing written orders and instructions. Good communicator, both written and spoken. Full UK Driving Licence (compliant with our insurer's requirements). What you'll get in return An initial 3-month interim assignment with possibility of extension 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 about 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)
Apr 24, 2025
Seasonal
Your new company A housing association which provide and manage c.500 social homes across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and the City of London. Your new role To assist in the provision of an effective repairs service for tenants' properties. To operate and ensure compliance with all maintenance and other relevant policies and procedures that are synonymous with good management practice, particularly those relating to equal opportunities and general work with the client group. To report on a daily basis to the Buildings Coordinator and carry out an assigned list of maintenance inspections and caretaking works of an urgent or day-to-day nature. Provide assistance to other members of maintenance staff, or external contractors where required, on maintenance repairs of a larger or more complex nature and voids. Where required to, provide general supervision of external contractors, including post-completion inspections, and to report to the Buildings Coordinator and failure to satisfactorily carry out or complete repairs. To order, and where necessary collect, goods and repair materials as required to undertake the assigned repair works. To keep an accurate daily timesheet, recording tasks undertaken during the day. To ensure that any actual or potentially dangerous situation relating to repair maintenance is immediately brought to the attention of resident and/or hostel manager and dealt with as an emergency. What you'll need to succeed Experience Candidates should be able to demonstrate a minimum 3 to 5 years working as a caretaker, with contractors or in employment of a similar nature. Consideration will, however, be given to candidates who can demonstrate their suitability for this type of work. Skills/Abilities General competence at building maintenance-related tasks. Good customer care skills Ability to use initiative and organize and carry out a daily/weekly assigned workload with minimum supervision. Capable of keeping detailed records and issuing written orders and instructions. Good communicator, both written and spoken. Full UK Driving Licence (compliant with our insurer's requirements). What you'll get in return An initial 3-month interim assignment with possibility of extension 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 about 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)
We are looking for a Maintenance Person to join our friendly team at The Manton Heights Care Home, based in Bedford. At RCH, our vision is to put quality first in everything we do for our residents, their relatives and our staff. This approach and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service are key factors in our success. Duties / responsibilities : Weekly audits including but not limited to the following: fire alarms, water temperatures, inspecting premises including air conditioning and recording on forms; Low level maintenance work to ensure that the setting is safe and well maintained; Keep good records of all of the tasks you perform; Requirements Relatively recent experience being a maintenance officer or caretaker; Multi Trader with experience in some of the following decorating, minor plumbing, handy man duties as well as minor joinery ,electrical PAT testing of items etc; Preferably prior experience working in a care home environment (while it is preferred, this is not essential) Availability for occasional call outs; Lives reasonably locally, i.e. within a reasonable travelling distance Benefits: Ongoing training and support to further your career Full induction Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox Company pension scheme Refer a friend bonus Parking available on site
Feb 04, 2025
Seasonal
We are looking for a Maintenance Person to join our friendly team at The Manton Heights Care Home, based in Bedford. At RCH, our vision is to put quality first in everything we do for our residents, their relatives and our staff. This approach and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service are key factors in our success. Duties / responsibilities : Weekly audits including but not limited to the following: fire alarms, water temperatures, inspecting premises including air conditioning and recording on forms; Low level maintenance work to ensure that the setting is safe and well maintained; Keep good records of all of the tasks you perform; Requirements Relatively recent experience being a maintenance officer or caretaker; Multi Trader with experience in some of the following decorating, minor plumbing, handy man duties as well as minor joinery ,electrical PAT testing of items etc; Preferably prior experience working in a care home environment (while it is preferred, this is not essential) Availability for occasional call outs; Lives reasonably locally, i.e. within a reasonable travelling distance Benefits: Ongoing training and support to further your career Full induction Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox Company pension scheme Refer a friend bonus Parking available on site
Caretaker / Maintenance Operative
Location: Oldham
Monday to Friday
Early & Late Shifts (6am early shift start time & 8pm Late shift finish time)
Salary up to £13.50ph
Temp with possibility of Perm
An established Leading facilities maintenance company are looking for a Caretaker to join their team.
Please note that the successful candidate will require a level of clearance due to the type of site.
Main Responsibilities for the role include:
Keyholder duties
Carry out routine maintenance & PPM checks (fire alarms etc)
Carry out minor decorating tasks
Minor plumbing & electrical tasks (changing lightbulbs, unblocking drains etc)
Carry out routine inspections of premises
Liaise with cleaning team and assist when required
Ensuring H&S is always being adhered to
Organise & maintain storage and supplies including deliveries
Ensure urgent jobs are responded to as quickly as possible
Follow and ensure H&S is always followed
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community
Feb 03, 2023
Contract
Caretaker / Maintenance Operative
Location: Oldham
Monday to Friday
Early & Late Shifts (6am early shift start time & 8pm Late shift finish time)
Salary up to £13.50ph
Temp with possibility of Perm
An established Leading facilities maintenance company are looking for a Caretaker to join their team.
Please note that the successful candidate will require a level of clearance due to the type of site.
Main Responsibilities for the role include:
Keyholder duties
Carry out routine maintenance & PPM checks (fire alarms etc)
Carry out minor decorating tasks
Minor plumbing & electrical tasks (changing lightbulbs, unblocking drains etc)
Carry out routine inspections of premises
Liaise with cleaning team and assist when required
Ensuring H&S is always being adhered to
Organise & maintain storage and supplies including deliveries
Ensure urgent jobs are responded to as quickly as possible
Follow and ensure H&S is always followed
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community
Hi All,
Fusion People are currently looking for 4 Handyman operatives / Maintenance operatives to work with one of our nationwide Tier 1 clients.
Contract type - Temporary
Duration - 3 months (continuous work on other sites)
Tickets Needed - CSCS card (preferably skilled card)
Tickets Desirable - PASMA/MEWP/IPASF and fall arrest trained
experience - Previous caretaker works
Location - Sheffield S1
Working hours - 40 hours per week (potential to work additional hours)
Start time - 0800AM (8 hour day)
Salary - £11.00ph PAYE / Umbrella £14.46 / CIS N/A
Brief description of what my client is looking for -
Health & Safety Awareness is a must, be competent on a tablet, plumbing, M & E
Experience with dealing with Stat PPM, Weekly Bell Tests, Tap Temps, Lighting
Desirable but not essential -
City & Guilds (Level 2-3 ) Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing and Fabric
General role -
Undertake general maintenance works, including furniture building and furniture removals, grounds and site clearance, and keeping areas clean and tidy generally. Planned and reactive works. Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks.
If you are interested please send CV via this platform and/or contact Mark Vaughan on (phone number removed). If no answer please text the following code - S1CARETAKER and I will come back to you ASAP.
For anymore more information please contact me.
Many thanks Mark
--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website
Feb 03, 2023
Contract
Hi All,
Fusion People are currently looking for 4 Handyman operatives / Maintenance operatives to work with one of our nationwide Tier 1 clients.
Contract type - Temporary
Duration - 3 months (continuous work on other sites)
Tickets Needed - CSCS card (preferably skilled card)
Tickets Desirable - PASMA/MEWP/IPASF and fall arrest trained
experience - Previous caretaker works
Location - Sheffield S1
Working hours - 40 hours per week (potential to work additional hours)
Start time - 0800AM (8 hour day)
Salary - £11.00ph PAYE / Umbrella £14.46 / CIS N/A
Brief description of what my client is looking for -
Health & Safety Awareness is a must, be competent on a tablet, plumbing, M & E
Experience with dealing with Stat PPM, Weekly Bell Tests, Tap Temps, Lighting
Desirable but not essential -
City & Guilds (Level 2-3 ) Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing and Fabric
General role -
Undertake general maintenance works, including furniture building and furniture removals, grounds and site clearance, and keeping areas clean and tidy generally. Planned and reactive works. Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks.
If you are interested please send CV via this platform and/or contact Mark Vaughan on (phone number removed). If no answer please text the following code - S1CARETAKER and I will come back to you ASAP.
For anymore more information please contact me.
Many thanks Mark
--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website
Caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative required. Your new company Your new company are a grounds maintenance company working for a housing association with a strong presence across Berkshire. Your new role As a caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative you will work as part of a team to ensure that all the estates and communal areas are clean, tidy and in a safe condition. You will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of external and internal communal areas within residential apartment blocks. This will include general grounds maintenance, window cleaning, adhoc repairs, being proactive in assessing for maintenance issues, health and safety including reporting building defects, testing of fire and security alarms. What you'll need to succeed Experience in Caretaking/Grounds Maintenance, a Full Clean UK Driving License. What you'll get in return Good Rates Of Pay What you need to do now
Oct 13, 2020
Full time
Caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative required. Your new company Your new company are a grounds maintenance company working for a housing association with a strong presence across Berkshire. Your new role As a caretaker/Grounds Maintenance Operative you will work as part of a team to ensure that all the estates and communal areas are clean, tidy and in a safe condition. You will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of external and internal communal areas within residential apartment blocks. This will include general grounds maintenance, window cleaning, adhoc repairs, being proactive in assessing for maintenance issues, health and safety including reporting building defects, testing of fire and security alarms. What you'll need to succeed Experience in Caretaking/Grounds Maintenance, a Full Clean UK Driving License. What you'll get in return Good Rates Of Pay What you need to do now
FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY CARETAKER ROLES AVAILABLE - LONDON
FULL, CLEAN DRIVERS LICENCE NEEDED
Your new company
You will be working with a well-known university in London that operate from 3 campus sites in the city.
Your new role
You will be assigned to work within a university environment on a full-time basis. You will be in charge of the cleanliness and safety of the site, as well as helping other members of staff to ensure the campus is in good condition maintenance-wise. You will have to carry out duties such as, cleaning of lifts/stairwells/communal areas/bin areas, assessing the estate and reporting any maintenance issues or health and safety issues to managers. You may also be a key holder of the site in some instances.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have ideally worked within a Caretaker/Cleaning Operative role in the past with knowledge of daily tasks and responsibilities. You will also need a full, clear drivers licence.
What you'll get in return
You will be working with a large, well-known university in London, acquiring more experience and skills to those you already possess.
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.
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Sep 28, 2020
FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY CARETAKER ROLES AVAILABLE - LONDON
FULL, CLEAN DRIVERS LICENCE NEEDED
Your new company
You will be working with a well-known university in London that operate from 3 campus sites in the city.
Your new role
You will be assigned to work within a university environment on a full-time basis. You will be in charge of the cleanliness and safety of the site, as well as helping other members of staff to ensure the campus is in good condition maintenance-wise. You will have to carry out duties such as, cleaning of lifts/stairwells/communal areas/bin areas, assessing the estate and reporting any maintenance issues or health and safety issues to managers. You may also be a key holder of the site in some instances.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have ideally worked within a Caretaker/Cleaning Operative role in the past with knowledge of daily tasks and responsibilities. You will also need a full, clear drivers licence.
What you'll get in return
You will be working with a large, well-known university in London, acquiring more experience and skills to those you already possess.
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.
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)
Cleaner / Cleaning Operative, Salary: £8.72ph permanent working 40hrs per week, Based: Nuneaton
We have an opportunity for a Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to join a company who specialise in the Portable Accommodation, Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. The depot / yard stores and prepares the accommodation units ready for hire or sale, refurbishing, modifying and cleaning as required.
Cleaner Main Duties:
Cleaning to the highest standards all rental products which include storage units, offices, canteens, drying rooms, sleepers, showers and toilets etc. Cleaning and moving of accessories such as furniture.
Cleaning of the workplace / preparation / storage areas as necessary
To work closely with and assist trades people
May be required to carry out basic painting of cabin exteriors with roller and/or brush
Skills / Experience:
Cleaning / maintenance experience is preferable though not necessary, this role could suit candidates from a variety of other similar backgrounds i.e. caretaker, warehouse operative, production operative etc.
Enthusiastic and the ability to work hard and thoroughly with a high degree of pride in order to prepare quality products.
Able to work in a depot / yard environment
Flexible attitude to working.
Basic understanding and acceptance of Health & Safety rules.
Good physical fitness
Proactive.
If this sounds like the opportunity, you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
keywords: cleaner / cleaning operative, warehouse operative, production operative, caretaker.
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Jun 30, 2020
Permanent
Cleaner / Cleaning Operative, Salary: £8.72ph permanent working 40hrs per week, Based: Nuneaton
We have an opportunity for a Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to join a company who specialise in the Portable Accommodation, Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. The depot / yard stores and prepares the accommodation units ready for hire or sale, refurbishing, modifying and cleaning as required.
Cleaner Main Duties:
Cleaning to the highest standards all rental products which include storage units, offices, canteens, drying rooms, sleepers, showers and toilets etc. Cleaning and moving of accessories such as furniture.
Cleaning of the workplace / preparation / storage areas as necessary
To work closely with and assist trades people
May be required to carry out basic painting of cabin exteriors with roller and/or brush
Skills / Experience:
Cleaning / maintenance experience is preferable though not necessary, this role could suit candidates from a variety of other similar backgrounds i.e. caretaker, warehouse operative, production operative etc.
Enthusiastic and the ability to work hard and thoroughly with a high degree of pride in order to prepare quality products.
Able to work in a depot / yard environment
Flexible attitude to working.
Basic understanding and acceptance of Health & Safety rules.
Good physical fitness
Proactive.
If this sounds like the opportunity, you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
keywords: cleaner / cleaning operative, warehouse operative, production operative, caretaker.
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Cleaner / Cleaning Operative, Salary: £8.72ph permanent working 40hrs per week, Based; Avonmouth, Bristol
We have an opportunity for a Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to join a company who specialise in the Portable Accommodation, Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. The depot / yard stores and prepares the accommodation units ready for hire or sale, refurbishing, modifying and cleaning as required.
Cleaner Main Duties:
Cleaning to the highest standards all rental products which include storage units, offices, canteens, drying rooms, sleepers, showers and toilets etc. Cleaning and moving of accessories such as furniture.
Cleaning of the workplace / preparation / storage areas as necessary
Skills / Experience:
Cleaning / maintenance experience is preferable though not necessary, this role could suit candidates from a variety of other similar backgrounds i.e. caretaker, warehouse operative, production operative etc.
Enthusiastic and the ability to work hard and thoroughly with a high degree of pride in order to prepare quality products.
Able to work in a depot / yard environment
Flexible attitude to working.
Basic understanding and acceptance of Health & Safety rules.
Good physical fitness
Proactive.
If this sounds like the opportunity, you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
keywords: cleaner / cleaning operative, warehouse operative, production operative, caretaker.
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Jun 30, 2020
Permanent
Cleaner / Cleaning Operative, Salary: £8.72ph permanent working 40hrs per week, Based; Avonmouth, Bristol
We have an opportunity for a Cleaner / Cleaning Operative to join a company who specialise in the Portable Accommodation, Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. The depot / yard stores and prepares the accommodation units ready for hire or sale, refurbishing, modifying and cleaning as required.
Cleaner Main Duties:
Cleaning to the highest standards all rental products which include storage units, offices, canteens, drying rooms, sleepers, showers and toilets etc. Cleaning and moving of accessories such as furniture.
Cleaning of the workplace / preparation / storage areas as necessary
Skills / Experience:
Cleaning / maintenance experience is preferable though not necessary, this role could suit candidates from a variety of other similar backgrounds i.e. caretaker, warehouse operative, production operative etc.
Enthusiastic and the ability to work hard and thoroughly with a high degree of pride in order to prepare quality products.
Able to work in a depot / yard environment
Flexible attitude to working.
Basic understanding and acceptance of Health & Safety rules.
Good physical fitness
Proactive.
If this sounds like the opportunity, you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
keywords: cleaner / cleaning operative, warehouse operative, production operative, caretaker.
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Maintenance Operative/Caretaker
Location: Covering 10 offices based in Scotland between the Isle of Skye and Dumfries.
Duration: 3 months initially (with a strong potential to go on for longer)
Pay rate: £8-£9p/h
Company work van provided, fuel expensed, driving licence is essential as there will be extensive travel involved with the position
Overview of Role / Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the company portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
The incumbent will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to.
Core Responsibilities
*To assist the Facilities Coordinators and wider facilities team in ensuring offices are operational, safe, fit for purpose and comfortable for staff and visitors
*Resolve maintenance issues efficiently and safely
*Effectively manage time and be highly organised in repair schedules
*Maintain the security and fabric of the portfolio and its contents
*Painting and Decorating - as required
*Joinery- First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, examples: tightening screws on window hinges, maintenance on doors, minor repairs as a temporary measure after break-ins, vandalism etc
*Plumbing- un-blocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and re-washering of taps, isolation, and repair where possible, of leaking pipes, temperature readings and flushing regimes where required
*Internal Glazing - Remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up of broken windows
*Clean light fittings, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices and identify where energy efficient replacements can be utilised
*Clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and make safe area as required
*Floor covering maintenance as required
*Ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that grounds are litter free if required
*Report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to line and senior facilities management, or where not immediately available technical services or regular contractors, and report minor faults on site to the Facilities Coordinator for the site (where appropriate)
*Proactively inspect fabric and assets resolving/escalating issues where required
*Test/inspect equipment where required (security systems, portable appliances etc)
*Dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required
*Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture
*Some grounds maintenance if required
*Proactively look for improvements, propose to management and implement where approved & instructed
*Attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors
*Adhere to and enforce security guidelines & permit system, training and inducting contractors where required (hot works, manual handling, working at height)
*Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and company policies
*Ensure that all areas of work are cordoned off and that any hazards which cannot be immediately rectified are suitably signed and cordoned
*Proactively check hazards and resolve/escalate as required
*Carry out weekly fire alarm tests if and assist with evacuation procedures if required
*Ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Facilities Management team
Key Skills and Experience
*Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally
*IT literate
*Pro-active can do attitude
*Self-motivated
*Ability to multi task, work under own initiative and remain customer focused whilst under pressure
*Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
*Flexible approach to responsibilities and remit in a changing environment
*High level of professionalism, trust and integrity
*Basic knowledge of H&S regulations and requirements
*Professional presentation and telephone manner
*Discrete and flexible
*Plumbing/carpentry/decorating/electrical knowledge is desirable
Education / Qualifications
Essential
*Must have a full driving license and be eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable
*A CSCS card
*City and Guilds or NVQ qualification
*A Health & Safety qualification
*Experience of office churns/relocations
*Professional trade qualification desirable
Spring Engineering Solutions (a trading name of Roevin Management Services Limited) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Spring Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring Engineering Solutions. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://(url removed)/spring-engineering-solutions/cpis
Jun 30, 2020
Maintenance Operative/Caretaker
Location: Covering 10 offices based in Scotland between the Isle of Skye and Dumfries.
Duration: 3 months initially (with a strong potential to go on for longer)
Pay rate: £8-£9p/h
Company work van provided, fuel expensed, driving licence is essential as there will be extensive travel involved with the position
Overview of Role / Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the company portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
The incumbent will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to.
Core Responsibilities
*To assist the Facilities Coordinators and wider facilities team in ensuring offices are operational, safe, fit for purpose and comfortable for staff and visitors
*Resolve maintenance issues efficiently and safely
*Effectively manage time and be highly organised in repair schedules
*Maintain the security and fabric of the portfolio and its contents
*Painting and Decorating - as required
*Joinery- First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, examples: tightening screws on window hinges, maintenance on doors, minor repairs as a temporary measure after break-ins, vandalism etc
*Plumbing- un-blocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and re-washering of taps, isolation, and repair where possible, of leaking pipes, temperature readings and flushing regimes where required
*Internal Glazing - Remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up of broken windows
*Clean light fittings, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices and identify where energy efficient replacements can be utilised
*Clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and make safe area as required
*Floor covering maintenance as required
*Ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that grounds are litter free if required
*Report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to line and senior facilities management, or where not immediately available technical services or regular contractors, and report minor faults on site to the Facilities Coordinator for the site (where appropriate)
*Proactively inspect fabric and assets resolving/escalating issues where required
*Test/inspect equipment where required (security systems, portable appliances etc)
*Dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required
*Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture
*Some grounds maintenance if required
*Proactively look for improvements, propose to management and implement where approved & instructed
*Attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors
*Adhere to and enforce security guidelines & permit system, training and inducting contractors where required (hot works, manual handling, working at height)
*Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and company policies
*Ensure that all areas of work are cordoned off and that any hazards which cannot be immediately rectified are suitably signed and cordoned
*Proactively check hazards and resolve/escalate as required
*Carry out weekly fire alarm tests if and assist with evacuation procedures if required
*Ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Facilities Management team
Key Skills and Experience
*Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally
*IT literate
*Pro-active can do attitude
*Self-motivated
*Ability to multi task, work under own initiative and remain customer focused whilst under pressure
*Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
*Flexible approach to responsibilities and remit in a changing environment
*High level of professionalism, trust and integrity
*Basic knowledge of H&S regulations and requirements
*Professional presentation and telephone manner
*Discrete and flexible
*Plumbing/carpentry/decorating/electrical knowledge is desirable
Education / Qualifications
Essential
*Must have a full driving license and be eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable
*A CSCS card
*City and Guilds or NVQ qualification
*A Health & Safety qualification
*Experience of office churns/relocations
*Professional trade qualification desirable
Spring Engineering Solutions (a trading name of Roevin Management Services Limited) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Spring Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring Engineering Solutions. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://(url removed)/spring-engineering-solutions/cpis
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