Maintenance Operative / Handyperson

Maintenance Operative

Salary/Rate - £28500/annum + Bonus  
Location - Newcastle upon Tyne 
Description - Monday - Friday
Permanent, full time

We are recruiting a Maintenance Operative to support the day to day running of a high quality residential building in Newcastle

This is a varied, hands on position suited to somebody with a strong general maintenance / Handyman background who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, presentable and working properly for residents.

You will be the main maintenance presence within the building, responding to repair requests, completing planned checks and resolving issues efficiently. Larger or more specialist works will be supported by a regional technical team and external contractors.

The role will include:

Completing general repairs across plumbing, joinery, basic electrical work, fixtures and fittings
Responding to maintenance requests raised by residents and the site team
Managing own workloads and changing priorities
Carrying out planned building checks and preventative maintenance
Diagnosing faults and completing first time repairs wherever possible
Escalating specialist or larger works to the regional technical team
Coordinating with contractors attending the building
Maintaining accurate records of completed works and outstanding actions
Ensuring all work is completed safely and with minimal disruption to residents
We are looking for somebody who has:

Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, residential or building services position
Practical experience across a range of general repairs
A professional and approachable manner when dealing with residents
Good fault finding and problem solving skills
The ability to manage their own workload and prioritise urgent repairs
A strong understanding of health and safety
A reliable and proactive approach
Experience within hotels, residential property, care settings, student accommodation or facilities management is essential.

This is not purely a back of house maintenance role. You will be working within a busy residential environment, so communication and customer service are just as important as practical ability.

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed