Maintenance Operative

Our Client are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join their team at a luxury residential estate in South East London.

Working Monday to Friday, hours are 8:30am - 5pm.

Salary ranges from £30,000 - £35,000 annually dependant on experience.

Duties include:

• To carry out maintenance matters as required by the Property Manager, Facilities or the RMC.
• You will be expected to work to a weekly schedule which will encompass the maintenance work of the development.
• Assist the other staff on site including Concierge and Porters, by acting as a permanent presence around the estate. You will be expected to report any breaches of security or suspicious occurrence to the onsite concierge immediately.
• To carry out any ad hoc duties as stipulated by the Property Manager, Facilities Manager or RMC.
• Carry out communal lighting inspections of the building and replace any defective bulbs.
• Carry out weekly fire alarm test, emergency lighting test, sprinkler system and fire alarm panel checks and to report any issues to the fire systems maintenance company.
• To maintain a diary detailing the scheduled jobs over a 4 week period.
• Maintain up to date records and checks, reporting back on a weekly basis.
• Maintain adequate stock.
• Ensure that all Maintenance storage locations are clean and tidy.
• AOV checks & reporting; visual, monthly testing, management of external contractors, reporting defects.
• Emergency Light test (two man where required)
• Dry Riser - visual check: completing on the BSA app for uploading to the Risk System
• Fire Extinguisher checks
• Ladder checks - visual check: reporting in log book
• PIB Boxes - ensure all correct information is contained within (can be delegated to FM Administrator)

• Firefighter lift tests.
• Lift (non-firefighting)
• Fire alarm & manual call points.
• BSA monthly walk rounds.
• Fire door inspections.
• Instruction and/or delegation to FM Admin contractor works required (expenditure limit to be agreed)
• Obtaining/delegating to FM admin acquiring of quotation for works required that have either been noted in maintenance reports
• Completion of Permits to Work
• Checking contractor works upon completion with picture evidence
• Assisting with move in/move out procedures (lift curtains, securing areas)
• Managing contractors on site re PPE, safe working practices
• Obtaining/delegating to FM admin acquiring of quotation for works required that have either been noted in maintenance reports or general
• You will be required to carry out planned project work as and when required.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that maintenance contractors fulfil their contractual obligations in terms of frequency of visits, response times etc.
• You are expected to be flexible and undertake reasonable additional duties as required by the Facilities Manager.
• Assist in maintaining the presentation and safety of all public areas.
• Interact with all stakeholders in a courteous, professional and helpful manner.
• To report all breaches, damage or system failure to the Estate Manager.

Qualifications Required:

• Electrically qualified to carry out basic replacement of lighting and smaller electrical tasks.
• Experience with AOVs and Emergency Light Testing