Facilities Assistant

Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced handypersons/facilities assistant to work on various fabric maintenance contracts in the Hampshire area, this will include Portsmouth, Havant, Chichester and other areas. This is for one of our clients whose property portfolio includes, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage Sites and Museums.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be;

Minor maintenance tasks for plumbing, carpentry and decorating.
Regular building fabric works, porterage and grounds PPM tasks. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out minor fabric and decorating repairs.
Undertake porterage tasks including moving equipment and erecting signage & barriers.
Be the “second person” on 2 person jobs alongside an engineer.
To ensure that the quality of work always meets the highest possible standards.
Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean and workable condition.
Assistance with or completion of gutter cleaning and drain clearance tasks.
Carry out regular RPM tasks.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry working on historic / listed buildings.
Be comfortable in dealing with residents / building representatives and always remain professional.
Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner.
Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.
Working within occupied environments (Desirable)
Excellent customer service skills (Essential)

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.
Working within occupied environments (Desirable)
Excellent customer service skills (Essential)
Trade based experience will be considered.
Clean, Manual, Driving License
A DBS/Criminal Background check will be completed prior to employment starting

EXPERIENCE

2 years plus of experience of working in a similar role