Senior Maintenance Operative - Manchester - £36,000 + 10% Discretionary BonusMy client, a globally established and leading Real Estate firm, are currently seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Operative to carry out reactive and PPM repairs as part of the onsite team at a fantastic Build to Rent residential scheme consisting of 520 units in Manchester.You will work in a team to ensure repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction and assist the General Manager in ensuring the building is compliant by undertaking the relevant testing regimes.This role will suit a friendly and progressional individual with a minimum of 2 years within senior maintenance/facilities type roles, painting and decorating experience is a must. Qualifications in electrics would be ideal but is not essential. Key Responsibilities

• General apartment and site maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc
• PPM discharge and recording of required weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks
• Basic carpentry work
• Basic hardscaping e.g. re-bedding, or replacing paving stones and flagstones
• Painting and decorating
• Weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
• Use of stepladders and ladders (for short duration work only)
• Replacing lightbulbs
• Replacing domestic appliances plug fuses
• Void management checks
• Fire Door checks, Emergency Lighting Tests, Bell Testing etc.
• Drainage works
• Tiling
• Reglazing at ground floor level
• Joinery; boarding up broken windows
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools which have been provided by the firm
• Communication with residents via the app updating them on their outstanding maintenance issues
• Waste Management, jet washing and general site upkeep

The role of a Senior Maintenance Operative is wide ranging and varied. This list is not exhaustive, and it is acknowledged that site requirements will vary. Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Handyman or similar role
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivities to and understanding of residents' need
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Competent in using, Word and Outlook and good IT skills as you will be required to update residents using app / laptop
• 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 organised and ability to work well under pressure

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm but flexibility is expected in the case of an emergency or when additional cover is required outside these times on weekends.Salar: £36,000 + Up to 10% discretionary bonus For more information, please contact Megan on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment.

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