Maintenance Assistant

Permanent

London

Competive Salary + benefits (overtime paid at time and half)

This role requires flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.

Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties fabric, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:

Key Responsibilities ?

• Undertake general property maintenance & repairs throughout our properties including carpentry, tiling and general repairs to doors, windows & locking systems.
• Installation & repairs gutters and drainpipe systems.
• General repairs of basic plumbing.
• Source materials from local suppliers and manufacturers.
• Oversee contractors.
• Assist other staff members as required.
• Provide cover for colleagues in times of absence and on - call assistance.
• Ensure that all work is completed to the highest standard.
• Liaise regularly with colleagues, supervisors and managers to ensure an efficient and effective service is always delivered to the client.
• Seasonal shift & on call rota.
• Adhere to all company policies & procedures, particularly to health & safety.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities ?

• Ability to demonstrate good use of basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of a building trade i.e., carpentry, door & window locks, decorating, plastering & tiling.
• Sound numerical ability for measuring and making calculations.
• Have recognised C&G, NVQ qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of current Building Regulations.
• A thorough understanding of Health and Safety standards.
• A professional approach with particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Significant proven experience.
• Be able to follow specific instructions.

Personal Attributes

• Highly conscientious, reliable and punctual.
• Strong time management, organisation and planning skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to use their initiative.
• Highly flexible and adaptable - ability to work overtime on weekdays and weekends and be on call.
• Can work under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Able to follow drawings and plans accurately.
• Highly professional and presentable.
• Able to work well in a team and unsupervised.
• Extremely confidential and discreet.
• Can follow instructions in a cooperative and accurate manner.
• Careful, accurate, logical and methodical approach to work.
• Strong practical ability with well-developed problem-solving skills

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