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Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Responsible to: Asset Manager
Salary: £26,338 - £29,959

Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and welcoming environment? Do you thrive on solving problems and ensuring everything runs smoothly?

Join our dynamic Facilities team at a prestigious university, where your skills will directly contribute to a positive student experience and client satisfaction.

Purpose of Job: As a Maintenance Operative, you will be an integral part of a small maintenance team, undertaking both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. Your role is crucial in maintaining the built environment to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

Principal Accountabilities:

Maintenance Tasks: Perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including carpentry, building maintenance, minor plumbing repairs, painting & decorating, floor laying, and compliance tasks (P.A.T. testing, Legionella control, fire alarm testing). Full training will be provided.
Health and Safety: Ensure all health and safety practices are followed and stay updated with changes in legislation related to the built environment and health and safety.
Cost Estimates: Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in preparing cost estimates and other related activities.
Documentation: Keep all documentation for works undertaken up to date and readily available using online systems.
Customer Service: Maintain effective liaison and collaboration with university staff, students, and client user departments to ensure excellent customer service.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within Estates and Facilities Services, embracing our "One Team" approach to achieve successful task completion.
Travel: Travel between campuses may be required, along with some weekend and out-of-hours work as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Data Protection: Comply with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and security of information.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required, commensurate with your grade.Why Join Us?

Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.
Impactful Work: Play a key role in enhancing the university experience for students and staff.If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and become a vital part of our Facilities team