Property Maintenance Operative
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Location : CheltenhamSalary : £36,420 per annum, plus either a company vehicle or £4,000 vehicle allowance per annumHours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm)Contract Type : PermanentOur client, a leading provider of housing solutions, is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative to cover the Cheltenham area.Purpose of the Role:Reporting directly to the Head of Property, the role involves managing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across properties within the organisation. Responsibilities include performing necessary repairs and installations as required. This position is home-based, with daily travel to complete maintenance and repair tasks at properties.Duties and Responsibilities:Perform tasks in both occupied and vacant properties, including:Plumbing: Conduct a variety of plumbing repairs and minor installations.Carpentry: Complete a range of carpentry and joinery repairs and installations, such as:Installing and/or repairing windows, doors, frames, and UPVC components.Working on framed ledged and braced, and internal plywood doors.Repairing or installing fences, soffits, fascias, and bargeboards.Joinery tasks, including fitting or repairing architraves, skirting boards, bath panels, frames, kitchen units, worktops, double-glazed units, locks, floorboards, and stud walls.Plastering: Perform patch plastering as needed.Painting and Decorating: Undertake a range of painting and redecorating tasks, including:Preparing and cleaning surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, and steam cleaning.Removing old wallpaper and loose paint.Repairing cracks and holes in walls or joinery using fillers and sealants.Sanding and preparing surfaces for the application of decorative finishes.Groundwork: Complete a variety of groundwork, fencing, and clearance repairs and renewals.Required Skills:Proven general property maintenance experienceAbility to evaluate problems, identify effective solutions, and perform repairs promptly and efficientlyClear and effective communicationAbility to prioritise tasks and manage workload to meet deadlinesGood attention to detailKnowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environmentFull, valid UK driving licenceBenefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHealth MembershipLife cover6-month probation period4% employer and 4% employee pension contributionLaptop, phone, and other equipment as neededMileage expenses claimable from homeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeReferral schemeThe successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. xcswzye Please contact Kerrie Collett on to learn more, or submit your application today….