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General Maintenance Employee
Apply locations Sunderland time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 11, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id JR100256
We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of pounds every year to keep our existing homes safe and decent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision.
Salary : £25,890.00
Job Description:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Property Safety Electrical team as a General Maintenance Employee (Electrical), serving the City of Sunderland. This new role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering outstanding service to our valued customers.
In this role, you will work closely with the electrical team, conducting routine inspections and checks on essential safety systems and associated equipment to ensure Gentoo Group remains fully compliant with fire and electrical safety regulations. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
Our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional service. Strong communication skills with customers, colleagues, and wider teams are essential to delivering an exceptional service to every customer.
This position offers a standard 36-hour working week, with flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime as needed to support the business. We are also proud to offer training and development opportunities, empowering you to expand your expertise, enhance your performance, and achieve professional growth.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of our customers.
A full UK driver’s licence is required for this position.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Conduct routine inspections and functional testing across the Group’s stock, including weekly fire alarm checks, testing communal and emergency lighting through simulated power failures, and ensuring proper operation of automatic doors and smoke control systems.
2. Ensure essential firefighting equipment, such as fire brigade switches, dry and wet risers, smoke control systems, and lifts, are fully operational and compliant with safety standards.
3. Provide excellent customer service by fostering clear communication and a respectful attitude toward customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
4. Maintain accurate on-site logbooks for compliance and record-keeping purposes.
5. Follow established procedures, reporting any defects or required maintenance promptly to ensure smooth operations.
6. Complete tasks to high technical and quality standards, reflecting professionalism and attention to detail.
7. Assist electricians with 1st fix stages of electrical installation works to support project progress.
8. Support team operations by driving, collecting, and delivering materials as required.
What we are looking for:
1. A full UK driver's license.
2. A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role with a logical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
3. Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
4. Openness for continual learning and developing skills in order to carry out duties and responsibilities.
5. It is desirable to have experience of basic electrical or facilities maintenance.
6. Electrical Safety Competence Training is desirable, but not essential.
Some of our great benefits include:
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
* Early finish on Fridays
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
* Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
* Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
* Enhanced family-friendly leave
* Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
* Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
Working for Gentoo
At Gentoo, we employ more than 1,100 people in more than 200 different job roles. Each one is rewarding and challenging.
We are one of the largest employers in Sunderland and a leading provider of social housing in the North East. We are proud to make a difference in our communities and our customers’ lives.
Our Values, made by colleagues for colleagues.
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