Maintenance Operative - Manchester, United Kingdom - YPP Lettings & Management Company Limited
Description
YPP is a vibrant and fast-growing business based in Leeds, with an ever-growing property portfolio that spans across the UK. Over the past 10 years we have helped thousands of students and professionals find their perfect home. Whether it's for just one year or even five years, we've helped tenants from over 80 countries across the world.
Over this time we've grown into one of the biggest luxury accommodation providers in the North. Our teams have over 15 years of experience and we take pride in being able to talk over 13 languages across our sites
If you are an enthusiastic individual and are keen to develop your skills whilst working as part of a dynamic and diverse team, YPP is the place for you. We value honesty, integrity, and hard work as key principles in our team members. In return, we provide our employees with the tools needed to develop their skills and progress further within the company, based on their strengths and interests.
We are looking for an Maintenance Operative, who will be based within our Leeds office. We have big aspirations for the future with our largest development to date just getting underway and this role is a great opportunity to join the #yppfamily
It's an exciting time here at YPP, not just for the company, but for the staff too. We have rolled out a new benefits package which includes cycle to work schemes, a day off on your birthday off, agile working and much more
Job title:
Maintenance Operative
Location:
Manchester
Terms:
Full-time, Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm
Salary:
£22,500 - £24,500 dependant on experience
The Role
Maintenance operatives have diverse roles at YPP, so workloads vary from day to day. Our work consists mainly of general property maintenance repairs, grounds maintenance, refuse removal, plumbing, joinery and other similar tasks.
Key Tasks
- Carrying out initial inspections following the report of fault(s) and making repairs where appropriate.
- Conducting risk assessments for each job before works are carried out.
- Carrying out all duties with due regard for safe working practices, Health and Safety Regulations and COSHH and at all times safeguarding yourself, our tenants, staff and members of the public.
- Carrying out testing of equipment to comply with HSE requirements, including but not limited to fire alarms, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers, for which training will be provided.
- Carrying out portable appliance testing as required.
- Assessing problems that require professional attention and reporting back to management.
- Regularly inspecting utilities supplies and providing meter readings for the purposes of monitoring consumption.
- Carrying out minor electrical maintenance, such as bulb replacement changing plugs and fuses on electrical fittings and ensuring that the correct fuse rating is used.
- Maintaining a clean site, including removal of litter and graffiti when found.
- Undertaking works such as hanging doors, changing locks, replacing laminate flooring and repairing broken items such as beds, kitchen cabinets and wardrobes.
- Ensuring that all tools and equipment are maintained in safe working order and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Replacing light fittings, switches, cooker hobs, extractor fans etc.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Basic plumbing & joinery experience.
- Good working knowledge of electricals.
- Result orientated and ability to take ownership of responsibility.
- Excellent communications skills & client focused.
- Knowledge of BMS or similar heating systems.
- Experience in plastering, painting and decorating is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in leading & development of a team to achieve high standards.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£22,500.00-£24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester City Centre,
Greater Manchester:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Reference ID:
Maintenance Operative
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