Maintenance Operative

The main purpose of this role is to carry out a multi - tasking role safely and to a large extent unsupervised, and the ability to recognise any task which you consider outside your skill base.  You will be responsible for maintaining a high quality of work and act in a professional and courteous manner at all times. You will be required to conduct general maintenance tasks across both industrial warehouses and commercial offices: Your duties will include but not limited to: Plumbing: •        Attend to minor leaks on hot and cold services on pipework •        Replacement of taps/washers •        Clearance of internal waste pipe blockages •        Minor tile replacement and re fixing of sanitary ware Carpentry: •        Ease and adjust all forms of timber or steel framed doors •        Fit and adjust door closure mechanisms •        Re hang doors •        Fit new lock mechanisms •        Fit shelving and repair and adjust cabinet or locker doors •        Replace timber decking on trolleys Painting: •        Office/Storage decorations and touch up work to damaged area’s •        Repainting of trolley’s, bollards •        Floor painting Sheet Metal Work: •        Repairs to storage units •        Fitting replacement locks and door number plates and small external signs •        Accident damage works, removal of dents, limited panel replacement, refitting bump strips and unit corner protection plates •        Re fixing security mesh •        De burring of unit doors and removal of sharp edges  Electrical To change lamps & starters to storage and office area’s An ideal candidate must have: •        Full clean driving licence. •        Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a similar maintenance role. Qualifications in similar field is desirable. •        Excellent and safe driving skills adhering to the Highway Code and driving laws of England and Wales. •        Understanding of basic safety rules in connection with the safe use of tools and safety equipment (PPE) •        Fluent knowledge in the safe use of ladders •        Fluent knowledge in the safe use of solvent, paint cleaners and two pack epoxy paints •        An understanding of manual handling and lifting techniques •        The ability to carry out pre-use safety inspections of tools and equipment. Skills and competencies required for this role are: •        Excellent map reading skills and ability to plan routes •        Good level of communication skills. •        Hard working and proactive with the ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines. •        Ability to prioritise work appropriately and multi-task. •        Attention to detail and good organisational and time management skills. •        Ability to use initiative and self – motivated to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team. •        Flexible and courteous. Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer