Job Title: Handyperson / General Labourer
Reporting to: Estates Manager
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week - flexible
Salary: Starting at £12.21 per hour
Location: Head Office, Medway City Estate
Purpose:
You will be based at our Head Office site on the Medway City Estate and will be required to assist with, and also be directly responsible for, a diverse range of tasks. Our Head Office site occupies a large area of land with multiple buildings that require year round continual maintenance. You will be directly responsible for a range of tasks including ground care, basic machine maintenance, simple plumbing repairs and general building maintenance.
We work as a team and it is important that you are prepared to work in a team environment where working together and supporting others in their work is essential. Formal qualifications are not required, but we will expect you to be able to demonstrate an aptitude for these types of tasks and also some relevant work experience. Most importantly, we are seeking an individual with a positive, 'can do' attitude.
General Maintenance:
· To report any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture or equipment, and any other potential hazards to the manager, who will advise accordingly
· To resolve or assist in the general repair and maintenance both externally and internally to promote effective operation and service
· To conduct maintenance of the grounds to an acceptable standard to promote a pleasant and safe environment for staff and visitors
· To carry out decoration as and when required to maintain the standard of the buildings
· To assist with testing the fire alarm system and to check call points, fire exits, door-retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in organisation procedures
· To ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean; to replace any defective light bulbs or diffusers
· To assist with the general oversight of the heating, lighting and use of water at the premises
· To keep a "maintenance book" in which defects are recorded by staff members; to use this book to effect repairs or replacements daily
Communication:
· To liase with the manager, a delegated staff member and relevant contractors regarding maintenance work to be carried out
· To participate in staff and client meetings as required.
Training and Development:
· To attend mandatory training days or courses (on or off site) as and when required
· To maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health and Safety:
· To ensure that equipment is used correctly and safety procedures is adhered to at all times
· To ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
· To ensure that areas in which any painting or varnishing work is being done are well-ventilated and safe for clients, visitors and staff members
· To report immediately to the manager or person in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a client, colleague, self or another
· To understand and ensure implementation of the health and safety regulations, infection control and hygiene policies, and the emergency and fire procedures
· To promote safe working practice on the premises
· To clean up any spillages that you have made, found or been asked to by the person in charge
· To be aware that the site has adopted a NO SMOKING policy that applies to all posts within the premises. (Smoking may be carried out in a designated area that can be found outside.)
General:
· To adhere to all new initiatives and to any changes in existing local and central government initiatives as and when they are implemented
· To inform the manager or person in charge of any visit to the site by contractors;
· To undertake driving duties if required
· To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Company
· To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
· To notify the the manager or person in charge as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and also of your return to work from all periods of absence
· To adhere to all organisation policies and procedures within the defined timescales
· To ensure the workshop is clean and well-maintained
· To carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
· Where a 'fault' cannot be rectified, to provide details of the fault to the manager or person in charge as soon as possible so that services are not disrupted for lengthy periods and so appropriate instructions can be given regarding the action to take.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Benefits
Pension contribution*
Free parking
28 days including Bank Holidays
Overtime/weekend working may be required from time to time
Casual working dress
Onsite parking
*following qualifying period
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Medway City Estate / Strood
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Rochester ME2 4DZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person