Job Description

Our client a School based in SW11 are currently recruiting for a maintenance operative to join their well-established estates team on a temp to perm basis. This position offers a great opportunity for someone wishing to progress a career in Facilities Management.

Basic Details:

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Company: School

Location: Battersea, London – SW11

Pay / salary: £30,772 equivalent hourly rate, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Hours of work: Routine hours of work are to be determined. 40 hours per week including 1-hour unpaid lunch break

Non-core hours of work: Overtime – maintenance staff will occasionally be required to work outside of core school operating hours including weekends in emergencies, but will be compensated with a higher overtime rate for this work

Start date: Immediate start, urgently required, ASAP

Job Description:

To manage, monitor and undertake maintenance and minor building related projects. To ensure all routine maintenance tasks are undertaken as described and records are completed accurately and in full. To constantly assess and report on the condition of the Estate and act upon urgent needs to ensure a safe environment for all.

• Undertake repair and maintenance activities across the school estate as directed by the Facilities Manager, including carpentry, carpet laying, brickwork and plastering, glazing, minor electrical works /lighting, plumbing and decorating works.
• Undertaking building fabric including drainage, gutters, sumps, pumps on a weekly basis and following severe weather.
• Raising new fences
• Monitor all mechanical and electrical M&E systems, including and heating and cooling.
• Maintain stocks of high turnover consumables and equipment, arrange orders with approved suppliers as required.
• Raising any issues which require support, update on pending or works in progress, confirmation all records and tasks planned for the week are complete and agreeing planned work for the following week.
• Adhere to all aspects of Health and Safety regulations (including heating, safety, fire precautions and site cleanliness) and report any hazards promptly. Participate in risk assessments and implement procedures to reduce risk.
• Be available for emergency repairs and call-outs as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Maintenance assistant, caretaker, or construction experience
• Experience in working in an educational setting, or with vulnerable people
• Well-practiced in a variety of maintenance tasks, including Carpentry, Brickwork, plastering, decorating and minor electrical works, ceilings, windows and building structures in general)
• Relevant technical qualifications (electrical is NOT necessary)
• Qualified in health and safety

Our client offers a salary of £30,772 (£14.79 per hour + holiday pay) this role will initially start as a temporary position but could lead to permanent for the right candidate.

Please email your CV to Laviniamcfadyen@c22.co.uk