Fabric Technician
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The business has been awarded a contract to provide Reactive Repair Maintenance to buildings in the Elmbridge area. The Contract for Elmbridge Borough Council encompasses of a range of properties within the borough.
We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Building Fabric Technician with a background main trade in Carpentry or Plumbing. Applicants must have relevant qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) and broad commercial experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency such as works on Locksmith, Flooring, Decorating, Groundworks & Tiling
The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Our aim is to maintain high client satisfaction through delivery of maintenance and repairs services ensuring a controlled and safe environment whilst working effectively and in a timely manner and balancing constantly changing priorities.
This attention to detail and ensuring that we conclude our work, with the right first-time approach in order to maximise and enhance our reputation with our client, is paramount to the success of the contract.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
From time to time, work with colleague Building Fabric and Engineering Technicians as needs dictate.
Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
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.
Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
Ask your Supervisor/Contract Manager for assistance when required.
Support management with completion of COSHH inventory
Support management with completion of risk assessments
Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota
To work within the group and assist other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates
Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Fleet Manager in a timely manner.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide;
Be comfortable in dealing with building users and client representatives
Have an organised approach to meet demands in an effective and timely manner.
Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
Be able to understand the businesses processes and actively engage in our culture
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NVQ level 2-3 in plumbing or carpentry
Be able to perform at least 2 other trades to an excellent standard
Full Driving Licence
CSCS card would be an advantage
PASMA / IPAF (desirable)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment
The business has been awarded a contract to provide Reactive Repair Maintenance to buildings in the Elmbridge area. The Contract for Elmbridge Borough Council encompasses of a range of properties within the borough.
We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Building Fabric Technician with a background main trade in Carpentry or Plumbing. Applicants must have relevant qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) and broad commercial experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency such as works on Locksmith, Flooring, Decorating, Groundworks & Tiling
The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Our aim is to maintain high client satisfaction through delivery of maintenance and repairs services ensuring a controlled and safe environment whilst working effectively and in a timely manner and balancing constantly changing priorities.
This attention to detail and ensuring that we conclude our work, with the right first-time approach in order to maximise and enhance our reputation with our client, is paramount to the success of the contract.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
From time to time, work with colleague Building Fabric and Engineering Technicians as needs dictate.
Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and reporting any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
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.
Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
Ask your Supervisor/Contract Manager for assistance when required.
Support management with completion of COSHH inventory
Support management with completion of risk assessments
Be willing to work out of hours to the requirements of the client and participate on the call out rota
To work within the group and assist other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates
Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Fleet Manager in a timely manner.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide;
Be comfortable in dealing with building users and client representatives
Have an organised approach to meet demands in an effective and timely manner.
Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences.
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
Be able to understand the businesses processes and actively engage in our culture
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NVQ level 2-3 in plumbing or carpentry
Be able to perform at least 2 other trades to an excellent standard
Full Driving Licence
CSCS card would be an advantage
PASMA / IPAF (desirable)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment