MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

My client, a new and fast-growing UK focused fully integrated real estate investor, developer, and operator with a build-to-rent residential portfolio of over 3,800 homes are recruiting for an organised Maintenance Technician to join their high-class, luxury living quality rental home platforms.

The MT will take ownership of all tasks assigned to them and do so with a can-do attitude and a 5* Customer Service approach to the role.  This role will collaborate with the Community Manger, the site team and other teams across the UK to ensure that KPI’s are achieved, assisting with a variety of repairs and maintenance whilst maintaining whilst maintaining the highest of standards on site.

Other duties include:

• Conduct a variety of planned and reactive repair and maintenance tasks throughout communal areas of the building, as well as changing light bulbs/fittings and complete basic electrical works where specialist attendance is not required. Repair and install furniture, shelving, TV’s, pictures etc in a safe and proper manner. Conduct minor plumbing maintenance activities such as washer/plug replacement, de-scaling items, unblocking sinks and toilets.
• Maintain and order suitable replenishment stock of spares needed on site.
• Flushing taps in communal areas and vacant apartments on a regular schedule
• Conduct regular testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Investigate and assess any issues that require professional attention and provide a detailed description of the issue.
• Monitor and assist contractors on-site to ensure they comply with the site rules and abide by the site’s induction protocols.
• Monitor works conducted by suppliers and report any concerns.
• Ensure all risks to visitors, staff and residents are removed or reported.
• Ensure security and emergency procedures are always adhered to, taking an active role in the event of an emergency, and reporting any concerns.
• Assist with overseeing turnaround of vacant apartments, including check-out reports, schedule of cleaning, repair, and maintenance.
• Identify incidents and maintenance issues promptly ensuring the necessary action is taken.
• Ensure all routine H&S tasks are completed in a timely manner and are recorded for audit purposes.
• Ensure all on-site tools and equipment are kept in good, safe working order.
• Ensure that any professional qualifications held are kept up to date and you attend any sufficient training required for your role.
• Undertake any ad-hoc tasks deemed necessary by the Community Manager/Head of Maintenance.

This is a busy, hands-on role. To be considered for this role, you must possess the following skills/attributes

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Good level of Secondary school education or equivalent.
• Basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in a similar role, including maintaining a wide range of equipment, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, painting and decorating, mastic of shower cubicles, gardening and minor electrical works.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Organised and plan your tasks a week ahead, proactive.
• Can work independently and think on your feet.

(Some) Benefits the company offer:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Christmas Party
• discretionary bonus performance based.
• Health and wellbeing programme

If you would like to know more about this great role, please apply now.  Ritz Rec (Emp Agy)