We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias.
R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council, providing repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial, and school portfolio. We have a dedicated team with over 30 years of experience in emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and property improvements and refurbishments.
The R&M team is multi-disciplinary, offering building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, installations, electrical works, and a 24/7 emergency call-out service across all trades.
The service aims to:
1. Ensure statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards, and relevant Approved Codes of Practice.
2. Carry out repairs swiftly and to a high standard.
3. Deliver projects on time and within budget.
We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented, and driven professionals who care about developing our great city to join our busy, high-performing, forward-thinking Regulation services.
Our Values: In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure our communities are represented across our workforce. We are committed to being a truly inclusive organization that encourages diversity, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to make a meaningful impact on our residents, keeping equity and respect at the core of our work.
Our Values are:
* Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
* Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
* Engage and empower: We listen and work together as one.
* Create and innovate: We embrace new ways to improve.
* Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services.
* Value and respect: We prioritize diversity and inclusion in all we do.
What is the job role? This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. You will provide practical, site-based solutions to various building services customer needs, including planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor works. Under the Facilities Manager's guidance, you will ensure all tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
The main duties include:
* Carrying out work in compliance with industry standards, British standards, and Approved Codes of Practice.
* Performing planned maintenance and reactive repairs efficiently within target times.
* Installing new heating systems and improvements.
* Ensuring all work is completed by the due date, reporting exceptions, and liaising with customers.
* Work may involve various industries, including schools, residential, and commercial sectors.
Who are we looking for? You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to understand written instructions. Experience in reactive repair gas/combustion environments is beneficial. A full UK driving license and recognized qualifications are essential.
Qualifications and experience required include:
* Approved City and Guilds/CITB/ACS qualifications in Domestic and Commercial aspects.
* Commercial Gas/Safety qualifications.
* Unvented hot water experience.
* Knowledge of water hygiene/legionella regulations.
We can offer:
* Salary up to £44,711 per annum.
* Stand-by allowance of £30 per shift, 9 shifts per week (2 per day on Sat/Sun).
* Out-of-hours call-out rate: minimum 2 hours per call at a flat rate, with time and a half thereafter.
* Tool allowance of £36.37 per month.
* Van with home-to-work use and fuel card.
* Training opportunities, including heat pump maintenance and installation.
If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Joe Cook at Joe.Cook@coventry.gov.uk. For application support, visit our accessibility page. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for specific groups, including Armed Forces members, those in or formerly in care, and disabled individuals. Applications using AI without justification will be rejected. The interview date is TBC.
About Coventry: Coventry is a vibrant, diverse city with a proud, innovative spirit. We are committed to excellence and aim to recruit talented individuals dedicated to serving our communities. Join us and enjoy a comprehensive rewards and benefits package. For more details, visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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