Maintenance Operative
Job Description
Maintenance Operative - £29,419.00
About Us:
Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning , mental health need or are autistic. This year we are proud to have won Employer of the Year at the Learning & Autism Awards.
We are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team.
Role & Responsibilities:
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- To provide 1st/2nd fix plumbing, bathroom/kitchen fit-outs, leaks tracing, minor/major plumbing installations.
- To carry out maintenance work by way of a wide range of repairs/ works including, plumbing, drainage, basic carpentry/joinery, decorating, fencing, general repairs, and handyman jobs, etc.
- To undertake routine checks of property, household equipment, report concerns, arrange servicing.
- To undertake general property upkeep such as painting and decorating, window cleaning, changing light bulbs.
- To install (or assemble/reinstate) and move (or assist with) shelving, furniture and other household fixtures and fittings.
- To perform manual handling duties, eg, carrying and moving furniture and equipment in accordance with manual handling instructions and guidelines.
- All work must be carried out in accordance with the current operational, Health and Safety and Maintenance procedures.
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Responsibilities will also include:
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- To assist ground maintenance team to maintain the gardens and review timetable of seasons for example planting of bulbs grass cutting, hedge cutting, weeding, hanging baskets and shrubs.
- To coach and mentor services or people we support to use and participate in their gardens, this may also include apprentices, interns or supported volunteers.
- To conduct work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations including assessment of the risk(s) relating to the work to be undertaken.
- To provide safe access and egress to properties in the event of snow, ice, flooding of other minor emergencies.
- To estimate the quantity and order the materials as required enabling timely completion of works and budget control.
- To support in project planning to produce effective programmes/schedule of work.
- To complete and submit weekly timesheets.
- Any additional office related work if required.
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The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training & Experience:
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- Experience in wide range of repairs, minor/major refurbishment works
- Experience of garden maintenance including maintenance of garden buildings
- Experience of exterior and interior property maintenance and basic repairs
- Good knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to role
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What are you waiting for?
Apply today or contact us directly on recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk and 01737 924102 to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor.
Please note:
- all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards