JOB TITLE: Maintenance Operative (Handyperson)
REPORTING TO: Contract Manager
LOCATION: St James Quarter, Edinburgh
SHIFT PATTERN: Monday- Friday, working 1 weekend in 5 (Monday, Tuesday off after)
SALARY: £26,000 - £29,000
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
Handyperson based on site within a team of operatives undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and building fabric within a retail property environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Contract Manager. Including, but not limited to fault finding, test, repair and preventative maintenance of building fabric and other duties in support of the rest of the team. Duties will also include carrying out various non specialist building fabric maintenance tasks.
- To close / update completed PPM tasks on the site computerised maintenance system.
- Ensure engineering standards are maintained to maximise the operation effectiveness and reliability of the plant and associated systems.
- To co-ordinate specialist subcontractors’ requirements both for PPM and reactive works.
- To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
- Ensure Company & Site, Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works.
- To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with callouts/repairs as required, and requested by management
- Attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours and participate in the on-call rota.
- Carry out tasks within typical plantroom environments and at high level, working from platforms and ladders. All access and PPE will be provided
- Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and serviceable manner.
- To proactively work towards the continued success and support of the contract with a positive approach.
- Comply with Integral’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, as detailed in the site plans.
- Complete any other associated task requested by the management.
- This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- Proven track record of being comfortable carrying out painting and light joinery works etc
- Able to adapt their technical skill sets to meet the demands of a busy retail centre.
- Competent in the use of computerised systems, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Sound level of administration and organisational skills.
- Previous experience of working within a maintenance team.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.
- Previous experience in the use of safe system of work permits.
- Resides geographically near to job site and available for call out
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge and use of computer software – Microsoft Office, Building Management System, Concept
- CMMS
- HVAC & Building Services Engineering experience
PERSONAL APTITUDES
• Smart appearance, presentable
• Logical thinker in fault finding situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working within a team environment. Able to contribute to group success whilst willingly following instructions of others.
• Able to work unsupervised
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
• Customer focused
• Willing to volunteer help
