Maintenance Operative - The Cavalry, Arborfield, Reading

Purpose of the Role

The role of a Maintenance & Fabric Operative involves a combination of tasks related to the upkeep and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the physical infrastructure of an organisation is well-maintained, functioning efficiently and meets safety standards.

Here are some key responsibilities of a Maintenance & Fabric Operative role:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

1. Building Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings to identify and address fabric maintenance issues.

• Perform repairs on various building components such as doors, windows, walls, ceiling & floors.

• Respond promptly to fabric maintenance requests & emergencies.

2. Fabric Maintenance:

• Work with different types of materials such as wood, metal & plastic to repair and construct building

components.

• Undertake painting, decorating, and a full range of DIY tasks to ensure the meeting of service levels

and to maintain an attractive decorative environment.

3. Safety Compliance:

• Identity and address safety hazards in the workplace

• Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities comply with relevant safety regulations

• Participate in safety training programs and promote a safe working environment

4. Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections and preventive

maintenance

• Document the use of resources, such as materials to ensure efficient and effective operation

5. Communication:

• Communicate effectively with other team members, line managers & relevant stakeholders regarding

maintenance issues & activities.

• Provide feedback on the condition of facilities and equipment

• Communicate with other maintenance professionals, contractors & service providers as needed.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Suggest and implement improvements to maintain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive fabric experience

• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety procedures & requirements, including COSHH, Working at height, Risk Assessments etc.

• Good customer relationship skills

• Understand and interpret technical drawings/ instructions / processes

• Able to organise self to manage assigned task & determine material requirements

Working Hours - 8-5pm or 8.30-5.30pm

Salary - £32-£34K + up to 10% discretional bonus

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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.