Maintenance Operative - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Housing Network

The Housing Network

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At The Housing Network we believe that when vulnerable people have a good home and a helping hand, they become more independent and less reliant on local authorities and that is exactly what we aim to achieve.

We partner with local authorities and other organisations and provide good quality, safe places for people to live.

We understand that each situation and resident is different, so we work hard to provide the right homes quickly that ensure each individual is looked after well.

And whether you need temporary, supported shared, or more specialist accommodation, all of our properties meet the same quality standards, are well looked after and have a 24/7 maintenance service that fixes problems day or night.

Job Overview:

This role will involve all aspects of responsive property as well as planned maintenance.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Oversee void rooms and units to prepare for new occupier
Oversee maintenance of common part areas
Painting
Basic Plumbing
Basic carpentry including door hanging (Essential)
Lock changing (Essential)
Gardening including fencing
Bathrooms and kitchen repairs
Furniture / Rubbish removals
Cleaning (desirable)
Problem solving

Personal Characteristics:

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Skills_

Essential_
Basic carpentry including door hanging
Lock changing
Basic knowledge of electrics
Previous experience as a maintenance operative in multisite
Driving license
Desirable_
Basic knowledge of gas boilers & electric heating systems
Cleaning

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Behaviour_

Resilient and able deal with people who are complex and sometimes challenging.
Keen to support colleagues and ensure business is working cohesively and to the same objectives.
Keen on strong compliance culture
Able to work without direction
Adaptability and being prepared to help out if circumstances require.
Keen to lead by example.
We would expect you at all times to: act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence, professionalism, be open and cooperative with colleagues as well as act with compassion to those both within the Company and those who we support in the accommodation

Package:
£29,000- £30,000 per annum + company car, fuel card, expense card, 21 days holidays + bank holidays, social events and initiatives

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: