Job summary
Retail Maintenance Technician
Hours: Part-Time - 21 hours per week
Wednesday + 2 other days to be agreed at interview
Salary:£27,126 pro rata, per annum (includes £1,500 pro rata, annual allowance)
- Annual salary and allowance shown are both based on a 35 hour per week, full time equivalent (FTE)
- Final annual salary and allowance will be calculated on a pro rata basis to reflect 21 hours per week contracted hours
*A Full UK Driving License and use of own car is essential for this role*
Main duties of the job
Are you:
- An enthusiastic person with a background in building maintenance?
Do you have:
- A proven ability to work on your own initiative?
- Experience as a time served tradesperson i.e. carpenter, electrician?
- Excellent IT skills and an interest in maintenance?
Responsibilities include:
- Carrying out minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, building work and general maintenance
- Administrative record keeping
- Sharing knowledge of Health and Safety
- Assisting with property inspections and contractor management
The role:
- The role requires travel around Cambridgeshire and East Anglia providing support to EACHs Retail Estate
About us
Comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
- Pool car provided when working in the community
- NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
- Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are extremely proud to say all three of our hospice services were rated OUTSTANDING when last inspected by the Care Quality Commission. This fantastic achievement is due to the commitment and professionalism of our wonderfully dedicated employees and volunteers.
At EACH we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.
EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Review the Facilities Maintenance Log and individual
email account at least daily, manage/complete all reactive Repair or Request
tasks within the predetermined timeframe, ordering parts required as necessary
with FSM and update Log.
- Manage/ complete all proactive
Planned Preventative Maintenance and Routine Maintenance tasks in accordance
with their designated frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc), as per the
Maintenance Schedule and ensure all
reports/checklists are completed, reviewed and all required actions reported to
Facilities Site Manager
- Undertake Property inspections in conjunction with the Retail
Facilities And Maintenance Manager,
identifying any issues, repairs or
advisory works or recommendations for the general upkeep of the property.
- Carry out minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, building work
and general maintenance.
- Assist with maintenance tasks with new shops prior to
opening.
- Change light bulbs, check appliances and carry out such
minor electrical repairs as are within the post holders limits and legislation.
- Complete all decorative and painting works as
required to ensure all building areas maintain a fresh, clean, modern look.
- Undertake external maintenance and caretaking, such as
painting, gardening, fence panels, & gutters as appropriate to ensure the
necessary upkeep of the grounds and ensuring safe access and exit.
- Plan the use of
volunteers to assist in the maintenance of buildings and work with them in developing their skills and knowledge.
- Advise on the necessity of bringing in outside
contractors and to supervise their work as far as appropriate, completing all
necessary paperwork/checks on arrival on site prior to the commencement of
their work.
- Undertake Administrative record-keeping in relation to
maintenance or records.
- Research replacement parts
required to resolve plant/equipment faults, place order for parts with
Facilities Site Manager, travel to supplier stores to collect items as
necessary/ requested.
- Assist Retail Managers with fire emergencies and
evacuation procedures, testing and setting of smoke/heat detectors/ Emergency
lighting/fire extinguishers as required by legislation and record in fire log
book.
- In conjunction with the Retail Facilities And Maintenance Manager
conduct fire safety and H&S checks and audits for each shop.
- Act as nominated Fire Officer and undertake fire safety
responsibilities as detailed in the operational policies and procedures
manuals. This will include carrying out
statutory checks, tests and maintenance of records.
- Train retail staff in fire procedures and undertake 6
monthly fire drills and annual instruction of staff.
- Undertake any other duties as
are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and
its grading, as requested by your line manager or his/her higher level of
authority.
This job description is
not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary.
It is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the
post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Review the Facilities Maintenance Log and individual
email account at least daily, manage/complete all reactive Repair or Request
tasks within the predetermined timeframe, ordering parts required as necessary
with FSM and update Log.
- Manage/ complete all proactive
Planned Preventative Maintenance and Routine Maintenance tasks in accordance
with their designated frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc), as per the
Maintenance Schedule and ensure all
reports/checklists are completed, reviewed and all required actions reported to
Facilities Site Manager
- Undertake Property inspections in conjunction with the Retail
Facilities And Maintenance Manager,
identifying any issues, repairs or
advisory works or recommendations for the general upkeep of the property.
- Carry out minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, building work
and general maintenance.
- Assist with maintenance tasks with new shops prior to
opening.
- Change light bulbs, check appliances and carry out such
minor electrical repairs as are within the post holders limits and legislation.
- Complete all decorative and painting works as
required to ensure all building areas maintain a fresh, clean, modern look.
- Undertake external maintenance and caretaking, such as
painting, gardening, fence panels, & gutters as appropriate to ensure the
necessary upkeep of the grounds and ensuring safe access and exit.
- Plan the use of
volunteers to assist in the maintenance of buildings and work with them in developing their skills and knowledge.
- Advise on the necessity of bringing in outside
contractors and to supervise their work as far as appropriate, completing all
necessary paperwork/checks on arrival on site prior to the commencement of
their work.
- Undertake Administrative record-keeping in relation to
maintenance or records.
- Research replacement parts
required to resolve plant/equipment faults, place order for parts with
Facilities Site Manager, travel to supplier stores to collect items as
necessary/ requested.
- Assist Retail Managers with fire emergencies and
evacuation procedures, testing and setting of smoke/heat detectors/ Emergency
lighting/fire extinguishers as required by legislation and record in fire log
book.
- In conjunction with the Retail Facilities And Maintenance Manager
conduct fire safety and H&S checks and audits for each shop.
- Act as nominated Fire Officer and undertake fire safety
responsibilities as detailed in the operational policies and procedures
manuals. This will include carrying out
statutory checks, tests and maintenance of records.
- Train retail staff in fire procedures and undertake 6
monthly fire drills and annual instruction of staff.
- Undertake any other duties as
are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and
its grading, as requested by your line manager or his/her higher level of
authority.
This job description is
not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary.
It is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the
post.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures
- Understanding of the problems which may be found in older buildings
- Up to date knowledge and good understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues and legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good attention to detail
- Able to organise and prioritise work
- Team worker
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Flexible approach to work
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Good problem solving skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Legal right to drive in the UK eg. you hold a UK driving license or if non UK, one that is valid in the UK
- Own car available for business use
Experience
Essential
- General maintenance or building experience including carpentry, plumbing and electrical
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- A qualification in a construction trade
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures
- Understanding of the problems which may be found in older buildings
- Up to date knowledge and good understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues and legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good attention to detail
- Able to organise and prioritise work
- Team worker
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Flexible approach to work
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Good problem solving skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Legal right to drive in the UK eg. you hold a UK driving license or if non UK, one that is valid in the UK
- Own car available for business use
Experience
Essential
- General maintenance or building experience including carpentry, plumbing and electrical
Desirable
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- A qualification in a construction trade
Qualifications
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
