Maintenance Technician

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Downing Full time

Maintenance Operative Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team at Downing, a leading developer and operator of luxury student accommodation, residential, and commercial property across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and joinery work, to ensure the smooth operation of our student accommodation schemes.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests, ensuring that faults and issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Liaise with students, managers, and colleagues to provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive working relationship.
  • Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
  • Conduct regular building patrols to identify potential maintenance issues and health and safety risks.
  • Record and log maintenance activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.

Requirements:

  • Possession of relevant qualifications in plumbing, electrical, or joinery, or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience of domestic maintenance work, ideally in a similar environment.
  • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrable experience of effective communication and teamwork.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and maintaining a high level of productivity.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm.
  • 1 in 5 Saturdays, 8am to 5pm, on a rotating shift basis.
  • Additional hours may be required during our summer turnaround period.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Paid overtime.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life assurance cover.
  • Employee assistance scheme.


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