Job Ref: 215222936

Date: 2021-11-22 14:55:07

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Estate Maintenance Operative (Construction / Repairs)

£20,500 – £25,000 per annum

Field Based / Peterborough / Milton Keynes

The Role

Our client has a fantastic opportunity to join them in the newly created positions of Estate Maintenance Operative. These roles will deliver estate maintenance services to their 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.

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

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 to 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 so that the Local Authority can collect refuse each week.

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Remove/clean communal areas of any health & safety waste, including sharps, and dispose of appropriately.

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Remove and dispose of any bulky items/fly-tipping where the owner cannot be identified. Ensure any items for collection are stored appropriately.

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Report maintenance issues for other teams/agencies to rectify, such as grounds maintenance, cleaning, repairs or defects.

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Manage and make decisions relating to fire risk on a day-to-day basis, escalating issues as necessary. Take action to mitigate risks, for example, remove items left in communal areas.

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Challenge residents and the public regarding any health and safety non-compliance whilst on site. 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 such as anti-social behaviour, property damage or sub-letting to the Neighbourhood Manager.

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Provide excellent customer service to residents. Respond to face-to-face queries regarding service delivery, quality of service and Right First-Time issues whilst on site and aim to resolve. Manage customer expectations and report unresolved issues or challenges to the line manager.

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Take responsibility for maintaining accurate records on each site, including inspections and photos. Use hand-held devices to accept, up-date and close jobs and communicate using email.

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Take responsibility for and carry out checks of plant and materials, ensure proper storage and carry out/arrange necessary repairs.

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

Essential Criteria

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Strong knowledge and experience of DIY and general maintenance.

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Good knowledge and understanding of 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.

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Able to use 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.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and understanding of:-

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Safety at Work Act 1974

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Fire Regulations

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COSHH

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Management of Asbestos

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.

Putting People First

Everything they do is about the people who live in their homes and access their services. So, they know they need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support their communities deserve. No matter where your career with them takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives.

As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, they’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time at work. With a broad range of backgrounds and experience, their team is united by their shared values: action, commitment, excellence, integrity and teamwork. If that sounds like you, they’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

They know they need to provide a great working environment to attract the best people. Their offer includes:

A great pension scheme: they will double your contribution up to a maximum of 10% and include Life Cover

Generous holiday entitlement; 25 days plus bank holidays increasing with time

Flexible family friendly and carers policies that allow a range of paid and unpaid leave

Their benefits platform including cashback on purchases, instant vouchers and reloadable gift cards

Westfield Health, giving access to a range of benefits such as 24 hour DoctorLine, Employee Assistance Programme, money back for glasses and dental treatment (after probation)

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