Gardener jobs in Throckley

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Maintenance Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance and repair work, demonstrating a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. This role is essential in ensuring that all facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, contributing to a safe and functional environment. This role will line manage a team of Maintenance Operatives, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and assist with training and onboarding new members of the team.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• To provide high standard repairs, maintenance and decorating across a portfolio of high-quality student houses.
• Working at the forefront of the business with daily interaction with our student customers.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works within the property budget.
• Undertake periodic health and safety checks and property inspections.
• Carry out statutory compliance inspections and testing such as Portable Appliance Testing, Electrical Visual Condition Reports, and smoke detector checks.
• Ensuring the security and general appearance of the properties and gardens are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
• Managing maintenance and any third-party contractor works to a consistently high standard.
• Energy and utility management including meter reading and broadband service management.
• Manage customer service and other projects as required.
• Assisting with ad-hoc jobs such as delivering keys or assisting tenants that are locked out.
• Basic seasonal garden maintenance

Additional responsibilities as a Senior Maintenance Operative

• Leading a small team of Maintenance Operatives within your region, including line management responsibilities.
• Set an excellent example to your team and act as a role model.
• Hold monthly 1-2-1s with your team to monitor performance, identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Oversee KPIs for your region.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure your team are following procedures.
• Be the first point of contact for external contractors within your region.
• Consider and approve contractor and maintenance manager quotes.
• Managing the blocks within your region.
• Overseeing all master keys and portable heaters.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new Maintenance staff.
• Willingness to travel to other cities to assist when required.

Skills and experience required

• Experience of completing repairs and planned maintenance in student/HMO housing.
• Some experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and decoration
• Experience undertaking health and safety and statutory compliance testing.
• Able to diagnose and complete cost-effective repairs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills,
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoys problem solving.
• Proactive, positive attitude and able to work under own initiative.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with good attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use IOS on iPhone and iPad and experience with Microsoft

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,500.00-£27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road