Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom CA Ventures Full time

Are you a skilled professional with maintenance/facilities experience? Are you passionate about creating exceptional living environments for residents? If so, Novel Student is looking for you to join our team at Hillside House

As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the physical assets of the property, ensuring that safety, appearance, and maintenance operations meet and exceed our company's established standards. You will work closely with the Property Manager to coordinate the work of external contractors and ensure that all property standards are met.

At Novel Student, we believe in putting people first, both our residents and our employees. We invest in our team by providing superb training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement within our portfolio.

**This is a full time permanent position working at our gorgeous Riverside Property in Canterbury.**

**Your Mission**:

- Oversee all physical assets of the property, including safety, appearance, and maintenance operations
- Provide solutions to any issues or concerns related to the property's physical assets
- Maintain a log of reported defects and take necessary actions to resolve them
- Ensure security measures are in place, such as fitting new locks and adjusting doors/windows
- Provide suggestions for improvement and efficiency
- Maintain safety records and ensure a safe environment for employees and residents
- Manage and reconcile utility statements
- Understand and manage building documentation, contracts, and permits
- Ensure compliance with city and country building regulations
- Manage fire safety, including equipment maintenance, evacuation plans, and fire drills
- Supervise building technicians and manage service requests
- Manage equipment servicing and warranty agreements
- Understand and manage electrical, plumbing, construction, fire & safety, and building systems
- Perform daily inspections of the property to ensure proper functioning
- Coordinate works and projects with third-party contractors and vendors
- Document and manage warranty and development defects
- Coordinate unit and building inspections with the Property Manager
- Manage contracts and relationships with utility companies
- Collaborate closely with the Property Manager

**Your Track Record**:

- Experience in a similar position, preferably in student housing or residential properties
- Management experience is preferred
- Maintenance and safety certifications are strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and key issues

**Your Style**:

- Energetic, driven, and enthusiastic
- Strong customer service skills and a "no job too small" mentality
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
- Superb communication skills
- Eagerness to provide the best possible resident experience
- Organized and tech-savvy

**Our Promise**:

- A company culture driven by pioneer-thinking and talent
- Generous benefits, including 30 days holiday + 3 public holidays, healthcare cash plan, £100 monthly mobile phone allowance, life assurance, pension contribution, discounted bike, employee assistance program, annual discretionary bonus, and career development plan.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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