Working hours: Relief role - As and when required
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Devonport House is a residential life house accommodating 60 homeless individuals. We are seeking flexible, enthusiastic, and reliable Relief Maintenance people to join our bank of relief maintenance, who help support our existing team as and when required and providing cover for holidays and absence.
Whilst we are not able to guarantee any work, as a busy homeless hostel we are generally able to offer shifts out to all our relief workers on a regular basis.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carrying out short term reactive repairs and maintenance, internally and externally.
2. Basic Carpentry/Joinery, Manual Handling, Painting and Decorating.
3. To assist plumbers, electricians and other outside contractors and ensure that work is completed to a satisfactory standard.
4. On a day-to-day basis, carry out work as necessary in accordance with health and hygiene regulations.
5. Keeping the appearance of the centre to a high standard. Undertake training as deemed necessary.
6. Work as part of the staff team within the centre to ensure the overall aims of the agency are achieved.
7. Conduct building checks and identify any maintenance issues.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
8. Ability to carry out the tasks to the required quality standards and timescales
9. Flexibility and strong work ethic
10. Practical experience in a similar role
11. Excellent communication skills
12. Trade knowledge
13. Computer knowledge - Email and Word
14. Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
15. Ability to prioritise workload