Smile Education arecurrently recruiting foran experienced SeniorMaintenance Operative tostart as soonas possible ata well-establishedorganisation based inHarborne, Birmingham.The successful applicantwill be responsibleforcarrying out awide range ofplanned and reactivemaintenance duties, ensuringbuildings and facilitiesare maintained toa highstandard. This isa hands-onrole requiring askilled multi-tradeoperative with experiencein general buildingmaintenance, particularlyplastering, carpentry,decorating, and generalrepairs.This is anexcellent opportunity tojoin a supportiveandprofessional team withina respected organisation. The expected payrate for therole is between16.00 – 17.00 perhour, depending on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out generalbuilding repairs andmaintenance across thesite.
- Completing plastering, carpentry, decorating, and othermulti-trade maintenancetasks.
- Responding promptly toplannedand reactive maintenancerequests.
- Supporting the MaintenanceManager with avariety of repairand maintenance projects.
- Ensuringall work iscompleted safely, efficiently, and to ahigh standard.
- Operating tools andequipment safely andin linewith health andsafety procedures.
- Undertaking manual handlingtasks, including liftingand moving equipmentand materials whererequired.
- Responding appropriatelyto emergencymaintenance situations.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organisedworking environment.
- Supporting colleagues andproviding cover whererequired.
The Ideal CandidateWill:
- Have previous experienceworking as aMaintenanceOperative, Multi-TradeOperative, or BuildingMaintenance Technician.
- Hold a minimumLevel 2 qualificationin arelevant trade, withplastering being essential.
- Have experience incarpentry, decorating,and general buildingmaintenance.
- Be physically fitand capable ofcarrying out manualhandling duties.
- Be able towork independently anduse their owninitiative.
- Demonstrate a mature, reliable, and professionalapproach to work.
- Hold afull UK drivinglicence.
- Have agood understanding ofhealth and safetyprocedures.
What to Expectfrom Applicants:We are lookingfor applicants withproven experience inbuilding maintenanceor multi-traderoles who candemonstrate practical skillsacross a varietyof maintenance disciplines. Successful candidateswillbe flexible, dependable, and committed todelivering high-qualityworkmanship while maintaininga safe workingenvironment.Why work withSmile Education?Smile Educationare an agencywith a difference. We work witha range oforganisations across theMidlands, connectingskilled professionals withrewarding temporary andpermanent opportunities. We provide ongoingsupport throughout yourassignment and arecommitted to findingthe right rolefor every candidate.To be successfulin your application, you should haveexperience in oneor more ofthe following:
- General building maintenance
- Plastering (essential)
- Carpentry
- Decorating
- Multi-trade maintenance
- Planned and reactivemaintenance
- Working independently andas part ofa maintenance team
Working Hours:40 hours perweek, between8:00am and7:00pmLocation:Harborne, BirminghamWe are committedto safeguarding andpromoting thewelfare of vulnerableindividuals. Successfulapplicants will besubject to theappropriate pre-employmentchecks, including Rightto Work,reference, and DBSchecks where applicable.SM1LES
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications….