Maintenance Operative in Bristol, Gloucestershire
Posted by BRC
£25,528 – £28,800 a year
Bristol · Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and self-motivated individual to join an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable people and helping them achieve independent living.
This role involves
Providing a responsive maintenance service across a portfolio of residential properties, ensuring accommodation and communal grounds are safe, well-maintained and presented to a high standard. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, including preparing vacant properties ready for new occupants.
Duties:
- Carrying out general property maintenance, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
- Undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, joinery, electrical and decorating tasks.
- Preparing vacant properties to ensure they are ready for re-letting within required timescales.
- Assembling, moving and installing furniture and equipment.
- Assisting residents with minor DIY tasks where appropriate.
- Identifying and reporting property defects, maintenance issues and health and safety concerns.
- Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant maintenance paperwork.
- Working independently and alongside colleagues to ensure a high-quality service.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements and organisational procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a general maintenance or property maintenance role.
- Good practical knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general repairs.
- Ability to work independently, manage workloads and work effectively as part of a team.
- A reliable, flexible and self-motivated approach.
- Good communication skills and a patient, empathetic attitude when working within residents' homes.
- Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling and other physically demanding duties.
- Right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
- Company van provided for work duties.
- Tools and equipment provided.
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Two additional wellbeing days.
- An extra paid day off for your birthday.
- Company pension scheme.
- Health cash plan through Medicash.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment.
For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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