Maintenance Assistant
hace 7 días
Barking
Job Title: Maintenance AssistantLocation: BarkingSalary: £28,000 per annumWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Abbatt are seeking a reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to join a modern residential development in Barking. Working alongside the Development Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, maintaining high standards across the property and responding efficiently to maintenance needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual with a strong work ethic and attention to detail to contribute to a well-managed and professional environment. Dutis include: • Work closely with the Development Manager, acting as their deputy and supporting the day-to-day running of the development., • Act as custodian of the building and surrounding grounds, ensuring the development is maintained to a consistently high standard., • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety across all communal and external areas., • Carry out daily building checks, including patrols of communal areas, inspections of doors, gates, and shared spaces, and general estate monitoring., • Remove litter and debris daily from all areas, including courtyards, car parks, entrances, and roadways, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment., • Operate the refuse buggy safely and manage the rotation and presentation of paladin and recycling bins in line with council collection schedules., • Wet wash bin stores and estate flooring on a weekly basis to maintain hygiene and presentation standards., • Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and health & safety checks, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations., • Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses., • Identify and report defects, M&E issues, security concerns, and health & safety risks to the Development Manager or relevant contractors., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records (paper or digital), including patrol logs, reported issues, completed works, contractor attendance, and temporary parking allocations., • Oversee access for approved contractors, monitor the quality of works completed, and report any issues or concerns., • Liaise with the Development Manager to coordinate contractor schedules and site works., • Provide a professional, courteous, and helpful service to residents at all times., • Undertake any additional duties as reasonably requested by the Development Manager.Benefits, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Access to accredited courses to support career progression, • Friendly and supportive working environment