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Maintenance Operative, Swindon, Wiltshire
Client: Downing
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
Maintenance Operative
Manchester
Full-Time
Permanent
Square Gardens by Downing Living is centred around green and open landscaped spaces. Fundamental to our brand is delivering a sustainable place to live and gather with exclusive shared resident amenities and services.
As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering the best experience to our customers by providing a proactive and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring that faults and maintenance requests within the accommodation are dealt with in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high standard, including plumbing, joinery, electricals, painting, and decorating, supervising subcontractors when necessary.
* Carry out and close reactive maintenance jobs promptly and to high quality.
* Ensure high levels of maintenance and cleanliness for residents.
* Respond promptly to health and safety issues.
* Maintain all maintenance and health & safety records.
* Perform PPM checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarm).
* Assist with daily health and safety visual checks.
* Support risk assessments and monitoring.
* Escalate safety, welfare, and security concerns to the Line Manager.
* Carry out redecoration and repairs in apartments and communal areas.
* Identify potential future work areas.
* Complete paperwork and procedures per company policy.
* Escort contractors on site.
* Conduct building audits for safety and compliance.
* Assist with inspections and maintenance tasks related to tenancy end and periodic checks.
* Prepare apartments for new tenants.
* Support CapEx improvement works.
* Respond to emergencies and urgent issues as part of a call-out rota.
* Manage and meet KPIs set by the line manager.
* Coordinate with management for amenity space preparation for events.
Attributes & Skills
* Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
* Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems are beneficial.
* Understanding of health & safety legislation.
* Experience in building mobilization is a plus.
* Well-organized with problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure.
* Ability to meet deadlines and ensure quality.
* Team player with good communication skills.
* 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 – Friday, with 1 Saturday in 5 on a rota basis
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