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Location

Sheffield | United Kingdom

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Job description

Trade qualifications are desirable for this role, but not essential. You will be working alongside a small team to carry out a range of maintenance works within our student accommodation building. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives under pressure and is keen to learn new skills. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week - if you’re up for a challenge and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Xenia Estates are a vibrant and energetic company with a clear passion for our brands and we expect the same with our staff. Our company emphasis is on continuous improvement of service standards through staff learning, development and exposure to a variety of technical situations on different buildings. We offer training and personal development programs to employees at all levels.

In the role of Maintenance Operative, you will have the following duties and responsibilities:

· Carry out minor repairs within the communal areas of the building and inside the student rooms. This may involve minor plumbing, carpentry as well as minor electrical works.

· Painting and decorating works within communal areas and within studios.

· Liaise with contractors to carry out servicing and major repairs.

· Help to maintain a clean and well-presented building.

· Provide Excellent Customer Service to the building residents and any other guests

· Responsible to ensure site is a secure and a safe environment for the residents and staff

· Ensure all the relevant Health and Safety regime and regulations are complied with

· Ensure compliance via the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme, ensuring accurate records are kept online as required.

· Assist and coordinate with resident move-ins and move-outs as necessary.

· Responsible to ensure the buildings are a safe environment at all times, assisting with and complying with risk assessments and safe working practices.

This list is not exhaustive and additional tasks may be required as per instruction from your Line Manager

Desirable but not Essential Qualifications:

· Trade Qualifications and Training such as electrical safety training etc.

· Legionella Awareness

· COSHH

· IOSH

The specific skills required for the role of Maintenance Operative are:

· Flexible approach to work

· Broad range of building maintenance knowledge and skills

· Strong communication and Customer Service

· Punctual timekeeping and attendance

· Ability to work alone and as part of a team

What We offer in Return:

· Competitive salary

· Excellent training, support, and career progression

· Excellent building location close to public transport

· Free tea and coffee, with access to a kitchen

· Staff day outs, team building and social programme

·One charity day per year

· Company pension scheme

· Christmas shopping afternoon in December

· Fantastic experience to be part of a rapidly expanding organisation

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Salary

£23k - £25k per annum