We are currently working in partnership with a homelessness charity based in East London, who are looking to appoint a Maintenance Officer on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based in East London, with a salary of £28,000 - £28,712 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of building cleaning and maintenance, handyperson or caretaking duties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carry out a range of general health & safety room checks, cleaning, building maintenance and caretaking tasks to include sweeping, mopping, litter removal, removal of dirty waste
• Ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for residents, employees and visitors by providing a repairing, maintenance cleaning service in order to keep the various buildings and grounds to the highest standard, whilst minimising the need for external contractors
• Carry out daily, weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.).
• Support Customer Services with planned room health & safety checks
• Minor building fabric spot cleaning, repairs, decorating tasks and plumbing repairs
• Check of plant rooms and boilers for leaks and general condition
• Ensure equipment is well maintained, adequately stored and meets all safety requirements

Experience required:

• Experience of risk assessment or a health & safety qualification
• Experience of building cleaning and maintenance, handyperson or caretaking duties

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a building environment
• Ability to manage own work load effectively and under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Good IT and systems skills
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people maintaining professional boundaries

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, rising one day annually up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Fitness cost reimbursements, a 24-hour confidential helpline for practical and emotional support (for your work or personal life), a cycle-to-work scheme, up to 2 well-being days per year, and activities like group yoga classes too
• Match what you pay into your pension up to 7.5%. Extra money for your retirement

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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