Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Facilities Maintenance Female Engineer

Company: Facilities Maintenance - Social Housing

Location: Exeter, Devon & Mid Cornwall

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: £26k to £28k dependant on experience

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated and versatile Female Multi-Skilled Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our team working within the social housing sector and looking to diversify and grow their business. The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail, an inquisitive mindset, a can-do attitude, and the ability to carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks to ensure our clients' properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

You will work across various sites, handling everything from minor fabric repairs to basic plumbing maintenance. You will be a proactive problem solver with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

This role is fast paced and varied, and you need to enjoy working in this environment. You will bring good all-round skills, have a flexible approach whilst taking responsibility for your work. Our clients' customers require you to fix their property maintenance issues quickly and first time, you will work to this requirement and follow the clients Values.

Key Responsibilities

You will

• Act as a representative our client for Facilities Maintenance, always providing a professional and courteous service. Our client provides exceptional maintenance services to our high-profile clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
• Use your own initiative to solve, sometimes complicated, technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications. Provide write-ups of works carried out to ensure our client is kept up to date and so that we can accurately bill our clients.
• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
• Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and
• Provide a call out response where required.

Fabric Maintenance:

• Conduct minor repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, and other internal and external structures.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks such as door and lock adjustments, patching walls, and furniture repairs.

General Maintenance:

• Conduct routine survey inspections to identify maintenance needs and proactively address potential issues.
• Adjustments to hinges and door closiers.
• Painting and decoration, patching and some basic wallpapering.

Plumbing, Heating & Electrical:

• Address basic plumbing issues, including repairing leaks to wastes, unblocking drains, and maintaining fixtures.
• Carry out basic electrical checks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, inspecting sockets) in compliance with safety standards.

Grounds Maintenance:

• Carry out basic ground's maintenance including grass cutting, strimming, pressure washing and removal of litter.
• Maintain and clean any exterior items including table, chairs and parasols.

Key Skills and Attributes

• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• An inquisitive mind with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Great time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance or a similar role is desirable but not essential, we will happily provide training for the right candidate.
• A full UK driving license is required for site visits.
• Capable of completing essential paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment.

If you are interested in finding out more about this role then please contact Rachael on:

Tel: 07384798496

Email: [email protected]

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.