Job Title: General Maintenance Team Leader
**Please note this is a hands on role on the tools, please only apply if you are happy to be on the tools**
Location: Carlisle | Regional travel required
Hours: 39 hours per week | Monday- Friday
Shift Patterns: Monday - Thursday 08.30am-17.00pm | Friday 08.30am- 16.00pm
Salary: Competitive
On Call Requirement: 1 weekend in 4 (Available by phone, extreme circumstances only)
Benefits: Company Car, Pension, Store Discounts, Professional Development Opportunities, 30 days holiday
Our client, a national leader in the retail sector are looking for a General Maintenance Team leader to join their maintenance team in Carlisle. The position will cover a substantial number of properties across the country, with the successful candidate being required to travel when required to support management in maintaining the Company’s property portfolio, whilst ensuring costs are within budget. Realistic travel will be 1-3 days per week on the road, with occasional overnight stays required. This role is ideal for a candidate from a trade background.
Job responsibilities
* Plan preventative maintenance for all properties owned/leased by the Company and check day-to- day maintenance is up to date.
* Produce technical reports following building surveys for planned/ reactive maintenance.
* Create specifications in relation to identified defects, complying with relevant regulations.
* Find appropriate contractors for maintenance work and ensure all work carried out is to the expected standards from start through to completion.
* Ensure financial approval levels are adhered to at all times and monitor all invoices.
* Communicate with consultants and landlords to ensure building regulations are met and project requirements are delivered effectively.
* To be available outside of office hours for emergency cover.
Ideal Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience in building maintenance with strong, multi-skilled experience.
* Trade qualification desirable but not essential.
* Property Maintenance experience is essential.
* Candidates from a construction/ engineering/ maintenance background are desirable.
* High degree of flexibility to travel where required.
* Ability to manage own diary.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, Risk Assessments and Method Statements
* Compliance and PPM experience
Please apply by submitting your CV in the strictest confidence to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED