Maintenance Operative 34hrs - Riverside Canterbury
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person.
Purpose of the Role
The Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring that buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds are kept in a safe, functional, clean, and well-maintained condition. The role supports the smooth day-to-day operation of the Riverside site by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, promptly addressing faults, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards, Duties will include fire testing of Manual Call Points (MCPs) within the Riverside car park, conducting Legionella testing, and safely operating scissor lifts and fire alarm control panels.
Key Responsibilities
· Will have good maintenance skills e.g. changing light bulbs, fixing breakages etc.
· Must be a self-starter and highly motivated. The ideal candidate will have initiative and undertake tasks as needed and with little or no instruction.
· Be a rapport builder and someone who takes pride in ensuring tenants and visitors have an enjoyable experience.
· Excellent communications skills and an ability to identify and resolve problems, always providing a high standard of customer service.
· To deal with any matters as directed by his/her line manager.
· In general, the post-holder is expected to be flexible and undertake duties as required by Management.
· To report any defect or health and safety concern, no matter what its nature, to your line manager.
· To attend training courses as directed by his employer Savills, also completing regular Toolbox talks.
· First port of call for all maintenance repairs to common areas, and callouts.
· Perform hands-on routine and reactive maintenance to buildings, facilities and infrastructure including basic DIY standard plumbing, joinery and painting.
· Ensure health & safety procedures are reinforced and clearly highlighted at all sites.
· Manage contractors that arrive on site effectively where required, and make sure they adhere to the Savills site rules.
· Frequent checking of the Facilities job cards to ensure all allocated work is dealt with efficiently and effectively.
· Assist with DSE requirements.
· Perform building checks and testing including fire alarms and extinguishers.
· Respond to emergency requests as required.
· Assist with Office moves, moving furniture and specialist equipment.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
· Must have a good facilities background ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
· Be part of a wider team and happy to complete training where required for site, including Tool box talks.
· Must be a hands-on person used to physically demanding work.
Working Hours - 34 hours Monday – Friday
Salary - £13.30/hr
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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
- Business area
- Operations
- Role
- Maintenance
- Locations
- Riverside Canterbury
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Full time
- Remote Status
- This role is site based
- Salary
- £13.30/hr