We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative, with a solid background in general repair and maintenance, to join our 474-bed luxury student accommodation in the City Centre of Leeds.
Full-Time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and 9am to 6pm on a rota basis, with 1 in 4 Saturdays 8am – 5pm with a day off in Lieu
As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering the best experience to our customers by providing a pro-active and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring that faults and maintenance requests within the accommodation are dealt with in a timely manner.
My client is an award-winning leading developer, owner, and operator of bespoke, luxury student accommodation, residential and commercial property across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Exercise initiative in providing excellent customer service, liaising effectively with Managers and other colleagues.
- Liaise with and monitor onsite contractors to ensure completion of work.
- Responsible for the day to day reactive and preventative maintenance.
- Responsible for the planned maintenance including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing, fire extinguisher checks water hygiene flushing / temperature monitoring, shower head descaling and health & safety checks.
- Undertake regular building patrols to identify any maintenance requirements or Health and Safety risks.
- Undertake scheduled flat inspections and complete all resultant actions in a timely manner.
- Record, log and monitor any maintenance issues that may arise within the maintenance logbook.
- Ensure that maintenance records are kept for all services, including gas safety inspections, lightening protection systems, fall arrest systems, PAT testing and fixed wiring certification.
- Ensure that all Property Documentation Files are accurately maintained and up to date.
- Adherence to H&S policy ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are obtained / maintained and that safe systems of work are followed, including Permit to Work and hot works permits.
- Always interact with students professionally, showing empathy towards any maintenance issues you may find and understanding that this is their home.
- Report any welfare issues to a manager immediately.
Key Requirements:
- Experience gained in plumbing, joinery and basic electrical (changing lightbulbs, switches and sockets)
- Take ownership of responsibilities and display pride in work carried out.
- Previous experience of working in student accommodation, BTR or hotels would be advantageous
- Have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the impact of the works being undertaken.
- Hold a relevant qualification in either plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems if possible.
- Have intermediate level skills in business operating systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
In the first instance please apply by forwarding your CV
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