Property Repairs and Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


Kent, United Kingdom Manpower Full time

Due to expansion our well established client is looking for a Property Repairs and Maintenance Operative to cover the Kent area.
Reporting to the Head of Property, you will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within the business. You will be required to carry out repair/installation as necessary. This role involves working from homewith daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where Service Users reside.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Carry out tasks in occupied and empty properties such as the following:

- **Plumbing**:Carry out a range of plumbing repairs and minor installations.
- **Carpentry**:Carry out a range of carpentry and joinery repairs and installations including installation and/or repair of various windows, doors and frames, UPVC components, framed ledged & braced, ledged and braced and internal plywood doors;fences, soffits, fascia and bargeboards. Joinery work including the fitting of and/or repair to architraves, skirting bath panel and frames, the fitting of kitchen units and worktops, the fitting and repair of double glazed units, locks, floorboards, and studwalls.
- **Plastering**:Patch plastering
- **Groundwork**:Carry out a range of groundwork, fencing and clearance repairs and renewals

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:
*Previous property repair and maintenance experience
*Good communication skills both verbal and written
*Able to work independently or as part of a team
*Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Software
*High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

**SALARY, BENEFITS AND HOURS**:

- £26,350 (plus £4,000 van allowance). Salary increase to £28,350 after successful completion of 6 month probation. Also salary may be advanced further due to individual skillset
- £4,000 van allowance
- 33 holiday package (25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
- Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
- Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual optical examination
- Referral Scheme
- Westfield Health Membership
- Mon-Fri 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

The successful applicant will need a driving licence and their own tools. You will be required to undertake a DBS check before employment starts.



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