Maintenance Operative - Manchester

PMR are seeking an experienced Maintenance Person to carry out reactive and PPM repairs as part of the onsite team at a residential building, under the direction of the Manager to facilitate the efficient running of the building. Ensuring repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction, where external contractors are involved ensuring the communication between themselves and the resident is clearly and timely

Key Responsibilities:

• Detect and carry out general maintenance tasks, repairs to fabric and finishes, throughout the building
• Carry out any painting and decorating work in the apartments, amenity space and car park - internal and external
• Carry out general repair work, plumbing and reporting any issues requiring attention
• Checking properties prior to residents moving in
• Ordering of materials to carry out works required
• Log jobs with external contractors for items not within your remit such as fire alarm repairs etc
• Taking Meter readings of properties and communal areas
• Daily & Weekly Building health and safety checks, reporting any issues back to your line manager and taking the necessary remedial actions
• Monitoring council waste collections
• Changing light bulbs, lamps and fittings, in the amenity space or car park.
• Report defects (equipment, building, lighting and fabric) to the Building Manager and building developer
• Provide support and assistance to PPM and other contractors on site
• Complete inventory check in and out reports as required
• Co-ordinate repairs when required with both residents and external contractors
• Assist in mid term property inspections across all occupied apartments
• Assist in maintaining the compliance system under the direction of the Building Manager and Facilities Manager
• To perform any other related activity, as directed by the General Manager or Building Manager, necessary to fulfil the purpose of the role as described above

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven experience as a handyman or similar role
• Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivities to and understanding of residents' need
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Competent in using, Word and Outlook
• Flexible and cooperative at all times, working as a member of a Team
• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output
• Use initiative and take responsibility for providing solutions
• To ensure confidentiality and security of all business, client and customer documentation/information
• Well-groomed and of smart appearance
• Dynamic approach, problem solving, well organized and ability to work well under pressure

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday