OpenArch are seeking to recruit a full-time Property Maintenance Multi-Skilled Trainee, capable in a few trades to join our busy Maintenance department, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. You'll dive into the world of property maintenance, tackling a diverse range of tasks across commercial, residential, and student properties. In brief, you will carry out all aspects of property maintenance, internally and externally together with conducting essential fire equipment checks. If you've got experience using hand & power tools and have tackled DIY projects at home, this role will allow you to elevate those skills to a professional level. Full training will be provided, so you can sharpen your expertise while contributing to the team from day one.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, have a few years of work experience under your belt, and are excited about the prospect of a challenging yet rewarding role, this Property Maintenance Multi-Skilled Trainee role could be the perfect fit. Don't miss this opportunity to join a company that recognises and nurtures talent. Apply now and let's build your future together!
Main aspects (not exhaustive) of the role are:
- To carry out all repairs to the fabric of the building, internally, externally and within the grounds of the properties
- To maintain a good van stock level of regularly used items.
- To arrange delivery/collection of materials from suppliers, in the most cost-effective manner
- Handling, planning, and preparing work in an efficient manner.
- Unblock foul water drainage systems, including unblocking sinks.
- Travel between locations in the most cost effective and timely manner
- Ensure that all tools, equipment, and machinery are correctly maintained and serviced, and that they are kept in good and safe working order.
- Keeping the company van clean and tidy, making sure all equipment and materials are stowed safely.
- To carry out weekly visual checks or tests to fire safety equipment.
- Communicating with Tenants to ensure they are kept fully informed of the work being carried out in or around their homes.
- Be available to work overtime, at busy times.
- Assist with deliveries to The Grange Store and with deliveries to any Commercial, Residential or Student properties, owned or managed by OpenArch Properties Limited
- Maintain the company van, making sure that it is legally and mechanically sound.
- When Grand Master Keys are not in use, after the working day, they should be stored at the key holders’ home.
- All issued cards (credit, fuel etc) are to be kept safe and PIN numbers are to be kept separate.
- Attend Health and Safety and other courses, to maintain a high level of training to enable work to be carried out safely, efficiently, and effectively.
- To keep accurate weekly timesheets, monthly property logs, monthly vehicle check sheets, monthly vehicle mileage sheets and job tickets.
- Ensure completed paperwork is returned to The Maintenance Office in a timely fashion.
- To attend Department and Company meetings
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To succeed in this role, you will preferably hold a City & Guilds or NVQ in one or more of the following: Plumbing, Heating, Electrical or Carpentry, and have gained several years’ experience in a similar sector. You will be enthusiastic, conscientious, and professional, as well as being able to work independently and as part of a team. You will have the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, have a few years of work experience under your belt, and are excited about the prospect of a challenging yet rewarding role, this Property Maintenance Multi-Skilled Trainee role could be the perfect fit. Don't miss this opportunity to join a company that recognises and nurtures talent. If you have the drive to make a real difference and a ‘can do’ attitude, then we would like to hear from you.
Please apply via our website or email your CV with covering letter to [email protected]. and let's build your future together!