Multi Trade Maintenance Engineer

Kingston area

40,000 to 45,000 plus Van and fuel card

Are you a qualified, and experienced Tradesman? Do you have experience working in Social Housing along with the drive to further your career in a rewarding new position? If so, we may be able to help you!

Here at Howells, we are working with a leading UK Contractor to recruit a skilled and efficient Multi Trader to join their team in the Kingston area. Ideally, we are looking for a tradesman who has repairs/maintenance experience. Trade Qualification essential.

This is a permanent role working full time hours per week, you will also be required to work as part of our out of hours, on call rota. On offer is a competitive salary dependent upon skills and experience plus benefits package.

We are looking for an experienced Electrically Qualified Multiskilled Maintenance & Service Technician to join their on-site team at the University Student Accommodation project. The successful candidate will hold a valid NVQ in a mechanical discipline role (plumbing / HVAC, etc), and have experience in a comparable role. The Maintenance & Service technician will be required to carry out a range of both Reactive Works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with the PPM schedule, including but not limited to:

What will you deliver?

• Provide maintenance at the student accommodation sites. Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On-call Out of Hours Rota. A company van will be provided for use to travel to and from the site as needed (excludes personal use) Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided) Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold water systems Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms Weekly flushing of water outlets in all unoccupied rooms Weekly fire alarm testing on the student accommodation Bi-annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately. Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings Effect repairs to building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings where noted / when reported. Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings. Carry out replacement of luminaires & general LV outlets & accessories Undertake quarterly RCD Function tests Attend to faults with domestic water supply & drainage systems / other plumbing works including but not limited to resolving blocked drains, changing taps, shower valves, etc.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary dependent upon skills and experience plus benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

For your chance of securing this fantastic role please send us your CV now or call Julianne (phone number removed)

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.