Maintenance Operative

2 days ago


Bideford, United Kingdom THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Operative at our Kingsley service in North Devon.

You will be responsible for and ensure the upkeep, general maintenance, safety and security of the Service's buildings, grounds and outdoor equipment and support cleaners in their role when required.

You will be required to...
- Undertake general repairs and maintenance.
- Plan and carry out duties in an efficient and tidy manner.
- Prioritise and plan repairs so that there is minimum inconvenience and disruption to the service.
- Be pro-active in identifying maintenance issues and defects.
- Minimise cost and disruption or organise 3rd party contractors in a timely manner.
- Record and report defects/issues of concern beyond your skills and scope to your line manager.
- Carry out planned and regular maintenance such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, legionella checks in accordance with NAS guidelines.
- Attend out of hours calls or remain on site to carry out emergency/urgent repairs or attend on external contractors as required.
- Carry out repairs to furniture, fixtures and fittings where possible.
- Carry out minor redecorations projects.
- Ensure the site is kept tidy at all times.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Carry out driving duties as required by the service.
- Carry out regular vehicle maintenance checks and report/organise repairs in accordance with NAS vehicle policy.

For further details on the role, a full person spec/job description or if you have any questions then please contact the South West Recruitment Team.

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

**Salary**: From £19,422.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have in building general repairs and maintenance?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Are you barred from working with vulnerable people?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)



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