Maintenance Operative/Handyperson

• Locations

  Kingston upon Thames, London

• Salary

  Up to £32500 per annum

• Sector

  Construction, Property & Engineering, Trades

• Type

  Permanent

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for Maintenance Operative/Handyperson to work with a Housing Trust in Surrey on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below:

Maintenance Operative/Handyperson

Hours: 35 hours – 08:30am to 16:30pm Mon to Fri

Salary: £32,500 pa

Location: Surrey

The role

To provide a comprehensive and professional repairs and maintenance services in line with our service standards and contractual obligations

To provide onsite repairs and maintenance services in accordance with relevant health & safety policies, regulations and legislations.

What you’ll be doing:

Conduct health and safety inspections in accordance with our service standards and contractual obligations.

Carry out repairs and maintenance duties in accordance with trust’s operating procedures and relevant health & safety policies.

Maximise site occupancy by ensuring the void repairs/maintenance schedule is completed within target including any fixtures and fittings associated work.

Provide high quality painting and decorating service including preparation of surfaces, filling cracks/holes, efficient use of materials, matching paint shades with existing and maintaining safe areas of work including signage.

Keep all windows, doors, kitchen units and furniture are in working order by repairing, replacing or easing and adjusting.

Maintain a central register of onsite assets including tables, chairs, washing machines/dryers, lamps, fridges/freezers, beds, mattresses, fans, tools and materials.

Maintain onsite facilities by repairing/replacing washers, taps, tiles, ball valves, WC seats, fuses, light bulbs, handles, locks and sealing around baths/sinks/showers.

Ensure all common parts are clear of potential hazards including those attributable to seasonal changes including external footpaths. Keep clear air-bricks, gullies and low level guttering from blockages.

Keep communal areas clear of any obstructions particularly fire evacuation routes and exits. Responding to emergencies in and out of hours including making safe glazing, leaks, lighting and tripping/slipping hazards.

Travel between sites as required to meet repairs and maintenance demand in the portfolio.

Provide a monthly repairs/maintenance report to the Accommodation Manager highlighting any major or cyclical works which may be required in the future

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.