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Maintenance Assistant

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Confidential 24839.00 British Pound . GBP Per annum

2021-12-03 07:35:24

Job location Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Construction

Job description

We are assisting our partnership company as they look to recruit a maintenance assistant.

Overall Purpose of Job

To carry out a range of maintenance related tasks within our properties.

To work individually, and as part of a team within our Empty Homes service, carrying out work that enables the property to be returned ready to let within timescales and quality standards.

Permanent Position

Based in Scunthorpe

Salary £21974 (rising to £24839 after 6 months)

Main Responsibilities

To carry out multi-skilled maintenance tasks as required to complete works effectively & efficiently, this would include, but not limited to tasks such as;

Removal of items within the property including where elements need to be removed to enable new ones to be fitted.

Replacing, re-fixing & repairing joinery items within properties, such has internal doors, skirting boards, floorboards stairs, bannisters and kitchen units

Painting & Decorating tasks in properties as instructed by the trade supervisor or the Empty Homes Co-ordinator.

Carrying out Plumbing repairs to pipework & wastes where required

Small Plastering & Bricklaying repairs to internal & external walls.

Repairs to external paths, including concreting & slabs

Carry out repair or re-fixing of rainwater goods to properties.

Removal & renewal of small areas of floor & wall tiles.

Installation of items such has shower curtains, grab rails and other minor aids & adaptations to tenanted & empty homes.

Ensure that the cleanliness, security & safety of our empty properties is maintained at all times.

To carry out cleaning activities to an agreed standard

Cleaning & disinfecting internal areas, including toilets, kitchens & bathrooms

Property & garden clearance and removal of the associated waste.

Removing needles and carrying out needle sweeps

Strimming and cutting of gardens where required.

Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to enable maintenance tasks to be completed in a timely manner.

To actively assist the Trade Supervisor to diagnose and carry out the required work within properties.

To assist with ensuring that materials are available, either pre works or whilst works are ongoing, to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.

To carry out tasks in compliance with all the Health & Safety legislation and / or the organisations policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required

Health and Safety & COSHH awareness.

Ability to carry out a range of minor and general housing maintenance work and tasks.

Trade or Multi-skilling qualification would be desirable.

Previous experience of either a trade, handy van or working in a multi skilled role would be desirable.

Ability to use ICT systems including, Microsoft outlook, IPads etc.

Ability to organise own workload and possess effective time management skills

Physically fit

Full driving licence.

Good communication skills

Working as part of a team, as well as on an individual basis.

Experience of using of using various hand and power tools.

Ability to work with Plant and/or machinery for some of the tasks.

Ability to work flexibly, including evening/weekend working where required.

Excellent opportunity to join a vibrant company in a key role

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