Role Title: Maintenance Operative
Pay Rate: £18 per hour
Responsible for: Repairs and Maintenance
Location: West London

Role Purpose
Join our team at as a Maintenance Operative to assist in providing an efficient repairs service for our properties.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring compliance with maintenance policies and procedures, with a strong emphasis on equal opportunities and quality client service.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Report daily to the Supervisor and execute maintenance inspections and urgent works.


• Assist team members and external contractors on complex repair tasks.


• Supervise external contractors, ensuring quality completion of repairs and report any issues.


• Manage ordering and collection of necessary repair materials.


• Maintain accurate daily timesheets and handle emergency repair situations.

General Responsibilities

• Actively participate in maintenance operations.


• Adhere to and implement policies on Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and Code of Conduct.


• Advise and assist staff on maintenance services.


• Engage in training and represent Providence Row in maintenance matters.


• Be willing to work flexibly across Providence Row's properties, including occasional late or outside usual hours.

Experience

• 3-5 years in caretaking or similar roles handyman roles preferred (basic plumbing, flooring, carpentry, flooring, changing sockets light bulbs).
  
  However, suitability for the role will be considered.


• Experience in overseeing external contractors and performing minor repairs.


• Familiarity with the social housing sector is hugely beneficial for the role.
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Competence in building maintenance.


• Excellent customer care and communication skills.


• Ability to organise workload independently.


• Must have used PDA device.


• Proficient in record-keeping and issuing instructions.


• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  DBS Check Required


• Physical fitness and ability to work off ladders.


• Basic IT skills and understanding of building maintenance.

Please contact Ossai Newton for more information on 01772 208 967 or email your CV to ossai.newton@servicecare.org.uk