Skills People Group are a national provider of NVQ, Apprenticeships, Programmes for the unemployed and Compliance training. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK’s largest private training providers. We are currently recruiting for a highly organised, maintenance operative to join our existing team.
The Maintenance and Facilities Operative will be responsible for property maintenance and general facilities cleaning. The ideal candidate is required to be a hard-working, honest, dependable, self-motivated person.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of property maintenance or trade skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to follow processes
• Enthusiasm in the workplace

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• A level one Health and Safety within the construction industry
• CSCS Green Card

IN RETURN, SKILLS PEOPLE GROUP WILL GIVE YOU:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two days additional annual leave following two years’ service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Referral programme
• Free parking
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upkeep and general care of the Academies and business offices.
• Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings, and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of a semi- skilled handyman.
• Drawing the attention of the respective managers, any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence and responsibility of the post holder.
• Directing workmen and contractors to the sites of repair and maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note.
• General porterage duties and moving of furniture and equipment
• Assisting Academy staff with simple tasks as requested and appropriate
• Checking damage/security on arrival at locations
• Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage
• Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes when on site
• Check fire extinguishers and system periodically
• Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings, and equipment to the respective Manager
• General grounds maintenance
• Regular check of roofs for debris, plant growth etc.
• Regularly check and clean soffits, bargeboards, and external lights
• Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly
• Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
• Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of learners, staff, and visitors.
• Meet regularly with the respective Manager re: Health and Safety issues and Building Maintenance
• Check and maintain the Heating, Lighting and Water systems
• Ensure that all lights and heating are working effectively
• Read Gas, Electric and Water meters as required
• Monitoring and setting of heating controls and water heaters.
• Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required.
• Using appropriate PPE at all times
• Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Academy Manager and by agreement with the post holder.
• leaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass, and internal side of external windows
• Monitoring and administering CCTV system