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This role will be required to carry out any repairs and remedy any defects to Unite Students properties as instructed by Facilities Managers and Team Leaders. The role is responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance, responsive repairs and ensuring the delivery of safe, warm, working homes to our customers.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out any repairs and remedy any defects to Unite Students properties as instructed by Facilities Managers and Team Leaders
Deliver planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs
Ensure the delivery of safe, warm, working homes to customers
Adhere to Health and Safety legislation, and a safe and secure working environment
Accountable for the quality of the maintenance and repair work delivered
Ensure that the work delivered meets the correct Unite Students standard
Carry out dynamic risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment and escalating issues to line management
Complete all digital job tickets required for the works delivered, raising follow on works orders where necessary and to be compliant with Unite Students policies and procedures
Accountable for raising any maintenance, repair concerns identified when performing assigned tasks
Requirements:
A full UK driving license
Background or experience in plumbing or electrical works
Minimum of entry level skills in plumbing to deliver general duties and minor repairs
A level of experience above all else
Have relevant post experience
Be competent and qualified to safely operate tools and equipment
Understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities
Understanding of safe systems of work
Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to offer flexibility in working hours and to take part in the on-call rota
Ability to work contracted hours over a 5/7 working pattern
Nice to have:
NVQ L2 in plumbing desirable
NVQ L2 in other related skills would be useful, but not essential
Desirable: relevant construction and facilities management qualifications
What we offer:
Discretionary annual bonus
33 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
Generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents