What you’ll do
Amro is looking for a committed and skilled Maintenance Operative for our brand new Co-Living scheme, The Rex, in Kingston.
Key Responsibilities
Property and Building Maintenance:
- Conduct and oversee all reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for the building, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of all building plant and systems, ensuring they are functioning efficiently and safely.
- Act as the first point of contact for all resident maintenance requests, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Maintain the overall appearance of the building, including common areas, ensuring they are kept to the highest standard.
- Manage and maintain an inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Be the primary on-site lead for all health and safety matters, with a critical focus on fire safety, water hygiene (L8), and building safety compliance.
- Implement and maintain a robust system for all statutory and regulatory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and water temperature monitoring.
- Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, creating a safe environment for residents, staff, and contractors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance activities, maintenance work, and health and safety audits using the property management system (PMS).
- Proactively identify and manage risks to mitigate any potential hazards within the building.
Contractor Management:
- Procure, appoint, and manage all third-party contractors for specialist works, ensuring they are fully vetted and compliant with our standards.
- Oversee the work of all contractor's on-site, ensuring work is completed to the required standard, on time, and within budget.
- Manage service contracts and review performance to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery.
- Resolve any issues or disputes with contractors in a professional and timely manner, escalating to the Community Manager where necessary.
Operational and Financial Administration:
- Assist the Community Manager in the preparation of the annual maintenance and service charge budgets.
- Control maintenance-related costs within the agreed budget, maintaining records of all expenditure.
- Process invoices for maintenance work and supplies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial procedures.
- Analyse maintenance expenditure and propose cost-saving measures where appropriate without compromising quality or safety.
- Provide regular reports to the Community Manager on maintenance activities, compliance status, and ongoing projects.
Please view the attached JD for more information, such as person specification.
