Maintenance Operative

We are seeking a maintenance operative to work on a full time, permanent basis for a luxury student accommodation provider based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a proactive and friendly team that offers a variation of duties each day. You will be responsible for completing general maintenance checks as included below.

Please be aware that this a multi-site role covering 3 buildings. They are all within a mile of each other and therefore it would be desirable that you have a car so that you can move between them quickly if needed.

This role is Monday - Friday.

The role:

• To maintain a clean site and be responsible for reactive maintenance repairs i.e. plumbing or heating issues
• Use the Maintenance Reporting System to ensure everything is logged and updated
• To keep a log of reported defects and remedial actions undertaken and escalate requests for external contractors to attend to repairs
• Carry out regular testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems
• To ensure the security of the properties, including fitting new locks and fixing/adjusting doors and windows.
• To make safe any broken glazing
• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing
• Ad hoc maintenance works as and when required

For this position we are seeking the following:

• Proactive approach and able to work on own initiative
• The ability to multitask and think on your feet
• Experience of working in a similar role (qualifications desirable but not essential)
• Reliable and the able to work to deadlines
• Friendly and approachable manner

Please get in touch for further details or to apply, we look forward to hearing from you.