The role
demands flexibility and attention to detail together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. The Maintenance Assistant role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and requires a close working relationship with the Head of Maintenance, Head of Facilities, and other members of the Estates team.
Duties will include:
1. To report to and liaise with the Head of Maintenance regarding all issues that relate to the maintenance and administration of the estate.
2. To assist with preventative maintenance. To review and negotiate with subcontractors, coordinate repairs and perform compliance tests
3. To order parts, chemicals and stock in accordance with the budget and purchasing procedures.
4. To maintain and ensure compliance with all the appropriate health and safety regulations. To undertake regular checks on a systematic basis and in particular:
5. Weekly Legionella flush
6. Monthly carbon-monoxide checks
7. Monthly window safety checks
8. Monthly Blind Cleat safety check
9. Monthly Smoke Alarm Battery check
10. Monthly Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blanket checks
11. Assist the groundsman with gardening duties all the year round and maintenance of the grounds including mowing and marking pitches
12. Perform carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing and minor electrical work as may be required.
13. To be Out of hours duty phone holder on a rota basis to be agreed – additional payment is given for this.
14. Assist with snow clearing, de-icing and other hazards that may arise
15. Working with other members of the team in a co-operative and helpful manner.
Competencies, knowledge and skills required
16. Excellent maintenance / trade skills
17. Full, clean driving licence
18. Excellent communication skills.
19. Attention to detail and safety
20. The ability to work independently, yet as part of the team
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very friendly, unique and welcoming setting.
For more information regarding this new Maintenance Assistant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.