Maintenance Operative

Salary: £34,800 – £36,000 per year

We have an excellent position for a self-motivated and hands-on maintenance person to join a friendly and hardworking team.

This person will be diligent, practical and down to earth and will autonomously lead with the upkeep and general care of two studio buildings and grounds.

The ideal candidate:

• Good all round grounds person skills and maintenance knowledge and experience
• Carry out routine checks on each studio and update Studio Managers with works needed
• Assist with external contractors for any maintenance needed working with Studio Admins
• Basic plumbing knowledge is an advantage to understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing or unblocking drains
• Basic electrical knowledge would be advantageous
• Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, steam clean floors
• Understand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering.
• Understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry.

• Undertake planned and preventative maintenance for example general painting and decorating internally

• General gardening duties for example cutting the grass, wedding, collecting leaves
• Record and report information accurately with clear communication and updates to Studio Managers
• Be aware of costs and be commercially minded when costs are involved
• Outdoor groundwork, repairing fencing, gates, pressure washing paths etc.
• Driving licence and experience with machinery

Key attributes:

• Have a flexible enthusiastic attitude
• Commitment to quality and excellence
• Ability to perform under pressure
• A through approach to work
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills