Maintenance Operative

3 days ago

Preston PR QT, United Kingdom Nurtur Student Living Full time

Here at Warehouse Students & The Nurtur Group our aim is to ensure our students feel at home when they walk into the building. We are proud to say that our student accommodation is one of the best in Preston. Designed to ensure students thrive while they live here, the site has 234 beds , a common room, laundry and courtyard. The building is light, airy and a great space to live and work. Joining our team is not just about your day-to-day role, but also about the relationships you build while you are here and the difference you can make to our students in helping them feel relaxed, happy and supported.

We are seeking a hard-working team player with exceptionally high standards, and an interest for fixing problems, to take up the role of Maintenance Operative.

Reporting to the Building Manager, your role is varied and interesting as you will be responsible for ensuring high levels of maintenance throughout the entire building including all cluster apartments, following a maintenance program and addressing emergencies as they happen.

Working between the hours of 9am to 5pm, you will be responsible for:

  • Responding to maintenance tickets raised by the students and staff.
  • Diagnosing faults, testing, replacement, repair and maintenance of building fixtures and fittings
  • General plumbing
  • General carpentry such as assembling furniture, replacing handles and similar hardware
  • General painting & decorating
  • Basic electrical maintenance - replacing bulbs / lighting fixtures etc.
  • Electrical and alarm testing on a daily basis.
  • Day to day care and maintenance of gardens and hedging
  • Managing a building maintenance program of checks and repairs
  • End of tenancy room checks and overseeing works for any emergency work required during this time
  • Carry out tasks within specified time limits
  • Contribute towards the efficient running of the team
  • Adhere to all organisation policies and procedure

Equipment

Will be provided for you.

Skills and Qualifications:

Suitable candidates will have:

  • A qualification relating to a trade or site maintenance
  • Good experience in this type of job role (ideally minimum 2 years)
  • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the environment
  • Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to this role
  • Skills in general DIY and maintenance and general gardening including assessment, installation, repair and maintenance
  • Experience within a student accommodation/hotel/carehome environment preferred but not essential
  • To be friendly, approachable and comfortable talking to students
  • To understand and deliver good customer service
  • Good attention to detail
  • Demonstrable time management and project management skills
  • Hold full driving licence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • maintenance handyman/woman: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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