Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

Please note this role requires a DBS check. We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to assist in the day-to-day presentation and maintenance of our new, luxury development. You will provide first line response to all building support requests and work orders raised. As our go-to person, you will give technical advice and support, whilst also overseeing and carrying out fabric and minor repairs.

This role is a permanent contract, working five out of seven days on a rota basis between 8am and 6:30pm.

• Basic salary up to £32,000, 10% bonus, enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, enhanced sick pay, and much more.
• Enhanced annual leave, including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house.

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks, replacing light bulbs.
• Ensure works completed are to a high standard and completed within realistic time frame.
• Carry out decoration and repairs to homes within five days, ready for letting.
• Liaise with the Building Manager to prioritise workload, communicating effectively.
• Ensure continual compliance with Rent Smart Wales and the Letting Code of Conduct.
• Inform company of any additional works needed at location.
• Work well independently, yet be supportive of team members and goals.
• Be able to make sure any works completed are compliant in line with HSE and water bye-laws.
• Be able to respond effectively to emergency call outs and situations.
• Provide general maintenance assistance, including furniture building and storage, hanging pictures and items as requested and assisting tenants in familiarising with their new apartment and systems.
• Be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the site, supporting the team in additional ad hoc duties including manning the front reception desk, assisting with general enquiries and supporting the housekeeper when required.

• Experience working in a customer facing role.
• Electrical Competency Certificate, or equivalent (within the last three years).
• IOSH Working Safely qualification, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8.
• Previous use of CAFM systems (preferably web based).
• Already working within a maintenance role within residential properties or student accommodation.
• Have basic painting skills with an understanding of decorating and fabric repairs.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of COSHH.
• City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate, or equivalent (desirable).
• Able to speak Welsh (desirable).
• Rent Smart Wales qualified – if you are not qualified, we will support you through the qualification within your first three months.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you believe you are the right candidate to join the team, please apply now. We invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.