Maintenance Technician

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Downing Full time
Maintenance Operative Job Description

Downing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team responsible for the maintenance of our Student Accommodation Scheme in Cambridge City Centre.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high-quality standard, including plumbing, joinery, electrical, painting and decorating, and supervise any subcontracted aspects.
  • Carry out and close reactive maintenance jobs in a timely manner and to a consistently high standard.
  • Exercise initiative in providing excellent customer service, liaising effectively with Managers and other colleagues.
  • Liaise with and monitor onsite contractors to ensure completion of work.
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day reactive and preventative maintenance.
  • Be responsible for planned maintenance, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing, fire extinguisher checks, water hygiene flushing/temperature monitoring, shower head descaling, and health & safety checks.
  • Undertake regular building patrols to identify any maintenance requirements or Health and Safety risks.
  • Undertake scheduled flat inspections and complete all resultant actions in a timely manner.
  • Record, log, and monitor any maintenance issues that may arise within the maintenance log book.
  • Ensure that maintenance records are kept for all services, including gas safety inspections, lightning protection systems, fall arrest systems, PAT testing, and fixed wiring certification.
  • Ensure that all Property Documentation Files are accurately maintained and up-to-date.
  • Adhere to H&S policy, ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are obtained/maintained and that safe systems of work are followed, including Permit to Work and hot works permits.
  • Interact with students and understand their needs.
Key Requirements:
  • Take ownership of responsibilities and display pride in work carried out.
  • Have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the impact of the works being undertaken.
  • Hold a relevant qualification in either plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems if possible.
  • Have previous experience of domestic electrical/plumbing/general maintenance.
  • Have intermediate-level skills in business operating systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Have demonstrable experience of effective communication both orally and in writing.
  • Have the ability to prioritise your own workload.
  • Work within a team to cover reception/admin duties and gain a knowledge of the student booking system.
Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm. We require you to work 1 in 5 Saturdays 8am to 5pm on a rota'd shift basis. During our summer turnaround period, we may require additional support to cover additional hours.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Paid overtime.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life Assurance cover.
  • Employee Assistance Scheme.


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