Maintenance Operative

Maintenance OperativeAn excellent opportunity for a practical Maintenance Operative to carry out general property repairs, decoration, grounds maintenance and upkeep across a range of housing properties.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Property Maintenance Operative, Multi Trader, Multi Skilled Tradesperson, Facilities Operative, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Handyperson, Caretaker, Repairs OperativeSALARY: £27,300 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Durham, Darlington, North East EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: Up to 37.5 hours per weekJOB OVERVIEWThe organisation is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to join its housing team.Working across a range of properties, you will carry out general maintenance, decoration, repairs, garden maintenance, grounds work and removals, helping to ensure properties are maintained to a safe, practical and welcoming standard.As the Maintenance Operative, you will be confident working independently, able to prioritise your own workload and comfortable travelling between different sites. You will also have good communication skills and the ability to work positively with tenants, colleagues and wider teams.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Maintenance Operative will include:Carry out general maintenance, decoration and repair work across propertiesComplete general garden maintenance tasks, including cutting grass and trimming hedgesCarry out general grounds work, including building and maintaining pathways and walkwaysComplete general removal tasks, including taking rubbish to the local refuse centre or moving items between sitesMaintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work carried outWork independently and use initiative to complete tasks safely and effectivelyCommunicate professionally with tenants, colleagues and other team membersSupport wider projects and team activities as requiredCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work alone and unsupervisedHealth and safety knowledge and experience, with knowledge of safe working principlesAbility to use own initiative and maintain a positive, can-do attitudeAbility to carry out tasks unsupervised and prioritise own workloadAble to work as part of a team and support projects when requiredGood attention to detailExcellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and team membersWillingness to learn and developFull driving licence, with the ability to travel between all required locationsDESIRABLEExperience of basic woodworking / joineryExperience of basic plumbingBENEFITSEmployer contribution Pension SchemeAnnual leave starting at 24 days plus public holidays, with rising enhancements for long service, as well a day off for your birthdayAwards for no sickness and long serviceTime off for staff wellbeingChristmas shopping dayOpportunities for personal and career developmentWide range of family friendly policiesThis role requires an Enhanced DBS CheckHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14883Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Durham, Darlington, Tees Valley, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ