Maintenance Operative
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Client: Downing
Job Category: Other
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 31.05.2025
Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description:
Square Gardens by Downing Living is centered around green and open landscaped spaces, delivering a sustainable place to live with exclusive shared amenities and services.
As a Maintenance Operative, you will provide a proactive and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring faults and requests are dealt with promptly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform repair and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, joinery, electrical work, painting, and decorating.
* Complete reactive maintenance jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
* Maintain high levels of cleanliness and quality in resident areas.
* Respond to health and safety matters promptly.
* Keep maintenance and safety records updated.
* Conduct PPM checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarms).
* Assist with daily health and safety inspections and risk assessments.
* Escalate safety or security issues to the Line Manager.
* Carry out redecoration and repairs in apartments and communal areas.
* Identify potential areas for future work and communicate accordingly.
* Complete all required paperwork following company policies.
* Escort contractors on site when necessary.
* Conduct building audits for health, safety, and compliance.
* Assist with inspections and maintenance tasks related to tenancy end procedures.
* Prepare apartments for new occupants.
* Support CapEx improvement works and schedules.
* Respond to emergencies and urgent issues as part of a call-out rota.
* Meet KPIs set by the line manager.
* Coordinate with management for amenity space preparations for events.
Attributes & Skills:
* Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
* Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems are preferred.
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
* Building mobilization experience is a plus.
* Organized, problem-solver, able to work under pressure.
* Ability to meet deadlines with quality output.
* Team player, proactive, and communicative.
* Attention to detail and ownership of tasks.
* Professional, confident, and outgoing presentation.
* Excellent verbal and written English skills.
Hours of Work:
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one Saturday in five on a rota basis.
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