An exciting opportunity to join a new on a leading property company on a large Build to Rent development in Birmingham as a Maintenance Operative. Carrying out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance in a large apartment development in the centre of Birmingham. This will include work within apartments, the building and resident common areas.
Overview:
*Job title: Maintenance Operative
*Location: Birmingham
*Salary: £27,300
*Working Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30
Responsibilities of the Maintenance Operative include:
*Reactive maintenance.
*Preventative maintenance.
*Ensuring that vacant apartments are ready for new residents by carrying out works between tenancies.
*Working to tight deadlines to minimise void losses.
*Basic plumbing.
*Painting and decorating of apartments and communal areas.
*Repairing and replacing woodwork in apartments.
*Investigation works for things like leaks or electrical problems.
*Pre tenancy works - having apartments ready for move in by strict deadlines.
*Moving furniture.
*Basic furniture repairs.
*Working from own initiative.
*Attending to jobs in the daily diary at time they are booked in for.
*Face to face interaction with residents when carrying out jobs.
*Fire alarm testing (weekly).
*Emergency lighting checks (monthly).
*Water temperature checks (monthly).
*Reporting job status to line manager in a timely manner.
*Maintain records of activities undertaken.
*Informing line manager of stock inventory and order requirements.
*Fixing doors, locks and any minor fixtures and fittings.
*Replacing of smoke detector batteries.
*Inspect and report on repair jobs completed by external contractors as required.
The Person
*Prior experience working in a handyman or maintenance role.
*Good time management.
*Good organisational skills.
*Excellent communication skills.
If you’re interested in the Maintenance Operative position and you possess the required skill set, then apply now. Should you have any further questions, contact Martha Kiernan at Collins Property Recruitment.
Should this role not be for you, but you would like to refer a friend or colleague to us, we’ll happily give you £300 worth of vouchers if we successfully place them!