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Position: Assistant Multi trade / Handyperson

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire. SN10 5PN

Hours: FULL TIME

Salary: £24,000 + benefits

The successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

Work within a friendly team
Chance to develop and maintain a wonderful Grade II listed building
Up to 24 days paid holiday + Bank Holidays
Possible overtime opportunities
Onsite fitness suite
Childcare, eyecare and cycle to work scheme
Perk scheme
Employment anniversary awards
Company funded social events
Company contributory pension scheme
Job Summary

Oakford is very lucky to be based in a Grade II Manor House in Potterne.  We are looking for a talented individual with great attention to detail to maintain and develop our HQ as well as our other properties in the local area.

Candidate Profile

Typically, the candidate will have a keen interest in property maintenance and will be willing to develop their skills within a small and friendly team.

Work will be in a hands-on professional environment.

Training on specific products / methods will be provided via a combination of both on the job training as well as courses.

The candidates should be hungry to succeed in their new role and willing to learn. They should relish challenges and demonstrate an ability to learn quickly.

They should have a highly professional manner and have excellent attention to detail.

They must be polite; they must be meticulous in ensuring the professionalism and safety of what they do.

The candidate must be a self-starter and able to work on their own as necessary as well as within a team but understanding and adhering to company objectives and deadlines.

The candidate must be able to drive.

Dimensions of the Role

The candidate will work mainly based from our head office in Potterne, near Devizes, with occasional visits to other local sites.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Carpentry, decorating, plumbing, roof repairs, brickwork etc

• Interaction with other contractors

• Maintaining property exteriors including clearing gutters, cleaning glass, cutting grass etc

• Shifting furniture or equipment

• Assembling furniture or equipment

• Maintaining the maintenance schedule

• Responsible for own and others health and safety

• Help to maintain a mutually beneficial and positive working relationship with colleagues and customers

Competencies:

• Good organisational skills and be able to self-manage time

• Ability to work to strict deadlines

• Must be quality focused and have good attention to detail

• Ability to use communication tools ie smart phones, email etc.

• Very flexible and adaptable in your approach

• Health and safety aware

• The ability to contribute positively in a team working environment.

Business Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding that the office environments are a place for work and working around colleagues and customers as required