Here at UPP we have an opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to work as part of our Reading team in providing both a planned and responsive maintenance service.
This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days in 7. Shift pattern during Monday - Friday days on shift alternates between 0700-1500 and 1200 - 2000. Weekend days worked as part of rota'd days on will be 10am - 6pm. The salary is £28,100 per annum.
Role responsibilities as a Maintenance Assistant include:
* Carry out reactive maintenance in accordance with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and provide front line response.
* Ensure that the environment is maintained in accordance with the SLA, including keeping the site clean and clear throughout the year.
* Assist with the moving of refuse, white goods, mattresses, and furniture in a safe manner.
* Assist with statutory testing including fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and fire detector checks, water temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning, and emergency lighting checks.
* Report any Health and Safety issues relating to the residence ensuring all information is passed to the relevant Manager(s).
We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.
We are looking for you to have:
* Experience in a similar role and environment.
* Great communication and organisation skills, along with the passion to do a great job.
* A good understanding of operational procedures and safe working practices of building services and systems.
* A good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to always work in a safe manner.
* Preparedness to work (with notice) additional hours when needed, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.
What we offer: In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more.
We also give two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity.
Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported.
Investors in People is an accreditation that is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. Only 17% of accredited organisations meet the gold standard, so as a company we are extremely proud and excited to hold this award.
We are a team of people with energy, pace, and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
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