Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Based at Olton but will be required to regularly visit our sites across Solihull and Birmingham

Salary: £25,299 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm however occasional weekends and evenings may be needed

SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. We want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

The services provided include:

• Safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing
• Residential and extra care
• Community and housing related support
• Services to advance the opportunities of children and young people in need

Everything we do is rooted in our 370-year history and driven by their vision for the future.

About the role:

To undertake high quality day to day maintenance tasks and minor general repairs, to ensure that the Trust's housing and other properties are always in a good state of repair.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all allocated tasks and minor general repairs tasks as required by the Property Services Manager and from resident requests. This may involve the following skills:
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Minor electrical work
  • Skimming
  • Decorating
  • General building knowledge
  • Working from height
  • Removals and manual handling
• To complete job request orders, following the Trust's procedures and working within agreed service level agreements
• Undertake regular and planned safety checks (alarm systems, water temperature checks, pull cord tests, building inspections etc.) as instructed, and that outcomes are fully documented in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures
• Ensure that all health and safety measures are followed, and that the Trust's policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
• Attend training events and appropriate courses to further skills and abilities
• Maintain and keep safe and in good condition all tools and other maintenance equipment provided. Keep the maintenance office and store area tidy and maintain sufficient stock
• Drive the Trust's vehicle to collect materials or equipment, and to travel to other sites. Keep the vehicle belonging to the Trust clean and in good working order with sufficient fuel. Report immediately any servicing or repair requirements
• Removing rubbish, litter picking and high level cleaning works and generally keep the estates tidy and to prevent health hazards
• Act as a First Aider and Fire Marshall after undertaking suitable training

About you:

General Requirements:

• Positively support the Trust's policies and procedures with regards to promoting Equality & Diversity
• The Trust provides housing and a range of care services to older and frail / vulnerable people. There is therefore a requirement for the postholder to be flexible in approach and adaptable in his / her outlook
• Undertake such other duties that may be reasonably required
• The Trust actively encourages young people into its environment and encourages apprentices and young people with an interest in maintenance to work with it maintenance team therefore the role will be expected to supervise, delegate and encourage young people in various skill sets and activities

What we offer:

The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:

• Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
• An annual 'wellbeing' day for all staff
• Company sick pay
• Funded DBS checks
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
• Employee Assistance programme - access to 24 hour confidential advice / counselling
• Long service awards
• Ongoing career development training

Equal Opportunities:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Candidates with previous experience and job titles of; Foreman, Trades, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Woodwork, Plumbing, Electrical Operative, Handyman, Skilled Tradesperson, Multi Skilled Operative, General Maintenance, Bricklayer, Multi-Skilled Operator, Building Services Maintenance, Skilled Labourer, Skilled Trades, Multi Trade may be considered.