Maintenance Operative

What youll do

Amro is looking for a committed and skilled Maintenance Operative for our brand new Co-Living scheme The Rex in Kingston.

Key Responsibilities

Property and Building Maintenance:

• Conduct and oversee all reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for the building including but not limited to plumbing electrical HVAC and general repairs.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of all building plant and systems ensuring they are functioning efficiently and safely.
• Act as the first point of contact for all resident maintenance requests ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Maintain the overall appearance of the building including common areas ensuring they are kept to the highest standard.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of tools equipment and maintenance supplies.

Health Safety & Compliance:

• Be the primary on-site lead for all health and safety matters with a critical focus on fire safety water hygiene (L8) and building safety compliance.
• Implement and maintain a robust system for all statutory and regulatory compliance checks including fire alarm testing emergency lighting checks and water temperature monitoring.
• Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to creating a safe environment for residents staff and contractors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance activities maintenance work and health and safety audits using the property management system (PMS).
• Proactively identify and manage risks to mitigate any potential hazards within the building.

Contractor Management:

• Procure appoint and manage all third-party contractors for specialist works ensuring they are fully vetted and compliant with our standards.
• Oversee the work of all contractors on-site ensuring work is completed to the required standard on time and within budget.
• Manage service contracts and review performance to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery.
• Resolve any issues or disputes with contractors in a professional and timely manner escalating to the Community Manager where necessary.

Operational and Financial Administration:

• Assist the Community Manager in the preparation of the annual maintenance and service charge budgets.
• Control maintenance-related costs within the agreed budget maintaining records of all expenditure.
• Process invoices for maintenance work and supplies ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial procedures.
• Analyse maintenance expenditure and propose cost-saving measures where appropriate without compromising quality or safety.
• Provide regular reports to the Community Manager on maintenance activities compliance status and ongoing projects.

Please view the attached JD for more information such as person specification.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 32000 - 38000