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