Maintenance Operative
Active Prospects, Pulborough, West Sussex
Maintenance Operative
£29419
Active Prospects, Pulborough, West Sussex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b4a8580cad1948d9b0c6275234e48d65
Full Job Description
We are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team.
Role & Responsibilities:
+ 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.
Responsibilities will also include:
+ 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.
The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training & Experience
+ 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
What are you waiting for?
Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. This year we are proud to have won Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards.