Maintenance Operative

The Maintenance Operative will support the Estates Maintenance Team by primarily carrying out basic routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair tasks, housekeeping and cleaning duties. This will also include exterior grounds maintenance.

Work will be carried out to pre-set timescales, technical direction and standards.

Responsibilities

Undertake routine work such as minor repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, building equipment and painting work.

Supported by the engineering team, you will carry out allocated tasks and be trained in electrical appliance testing, inspecting fire systems, equipment maintenance testing and inspection.

Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and reporting any dangers/deficiencies.

Carry out external grounds maintenance throughout the year (including winter grounds maintenance and gritting where you may be asked to work out with your normal working hours (on-call)). You will be trained to operate grounds maintenance plant and equipment, maintaining stock levels of essential materials required to fully maintain the external roads, footpaths, grassed areas, hedgerows and beds.

Assisting with the escorting of specialist external contractors when required.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum of two National 5's, including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience of practical or manual working (essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Skills and experience in using and handling tools and equipment; please provide examples of your experience (Essential)

Experience in carrying out basic engineering maintenance, repair tasks, grounds maintenance and painting; please provide examples of your experience. (Desirable)

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Safe Systems of Work; please provide evidence to demonstrate your knowledge (Essential)