Maintenance Operative

Adecco

  • Leeds
  • £28,000-30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Advertisement: Maintenance Operative
Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for maintenance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! .Your Role:
As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our students have the best possible living experience. You'll be responsible for delivering a responsive maintenance service, tackling repair requests, and maintaining our high standards of safety and comfort.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide top-notch customer service, working closely with managers and colleagues.
  • Monitor and liaise with onsite contractors to ensure timely completion of work.
  • Handle day-to-day reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Conduct planned maintenance checks, including fire alarm tests and emergency lighting inspections.
  • Perform regular building patrols to identify maintenance needs and health & safety risks.
  • Carry out scheduled flat inspections and ensure any actions are completed promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records in the maintenance logbook and keep all property documentation up to date.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including obtaining necessary risk assessments.
  • Engage with students professionally, addressing their maintenance concerns with empathy.
  • Report any welfare issues to management without delay.
Key Requirements:
  • A proactive approach with pride in your work.
  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
  • Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems preferred.
  • Previous experience in domestic electrical/plumbing/general maintenance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to prioritise your workload effectively.
  • Willingness to collaborate with the team for reception and admin duties.
Working Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm on a rota basis.
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays: 8am to 5pm on a rota'd shift basis.
  • Potential for overtime during the summer turnaround period.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package
  • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Employee assistance programme
If you're ready to bring your maintenance expertise to a dynamic environment and make a differenceApply today and take the first step toward an exciting new chapter in your career!Join us in creating a welcoming and well-maintained community for our students. Your skills can help us make a difference!Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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