Job Ref: 215899571

Date: 2022-02-25 10:28:42

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Caretaker / Estates Operative

Salary: £20,500 – £25,000

Location: Milton Keynes / Peterborough – Field Based with some travel to sites

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm some out of hours flexibility required

The Role

Our client have a fantastic opportunity to join them in the newly created positions of Estates Maintenance Operative, delivering estate maintenance services to communal blocks and estates.

The roles will be based around the Milton Keynes area and be mostly lone working with minimal supervision day to day, therefore they are looking for trustworthy individuals who are able to motivate themselves and have Estate/Property Maintenance experience. Being field based, a full UK driving licence is essential.

Keys Responsibilities:

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Carry out weekly testing of automatic opening vent (AOV) systems, emergency lighting, powered gates or lifts in communal blocks. Record results and arrange any necessary repairs.

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Attend any minor repairs, remove graffiti and carry out lock changes at evictions, as identified on inspections or requested by the Repairs Centre.

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Tidy bin stores, remove any litter, excess waste/decontaminate bins.

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Remove/clean communal areas.

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Remove and dispose of any bulky items/fly-tipping where the owner cannot be identified.

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Report maintenance issues for other teams/agencies to rectify.

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Manage and make decisions relating to fire risk on a day-to-day basis, escalating issues as necessary.

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Challenge residents and the public regarding any health and safety non-compliance whilst on site.

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Report any emergency issues to the Police.

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Report any action taken or concerns relating to vulnerable residents or potential breaches of tenancy.

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Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Essential Criteria

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Experience of DIY and general maintenance.

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Good knowledge and understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

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Experience of cleaning duties.

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Able to carry out general, routine maintenance repairs, testing of mechanical equipment and inspection of buildings, and fittings. (Training will be given if needed)

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Able to use your own initiative and make decisions on site.

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Confident and able to deal with difficult situations or customers in a polite, calm/diffusing way.

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Fit and able to undertake manual work.

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The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If you’ve previously held a caretaking or maintenance role then apply today! If there are any areas you have not previously conducted then training will be provided if needed.

The Company

A commercial business with a social heart, their vision is to create opportunities that change lives through their drive, expertise, resources and passion.

Their dynamic approach has made them one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, they’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to their approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow their business in today’s fast-paced operating environment.

There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, they also provide care at home and at their two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Their community investment programme sees them working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of their communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too

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