Total 62 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in SW10 0AA

As the Maintenance Person, your role will be to ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the residents with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment in which to live.

Key Responsibilities

At the commencement of each day check maintenance books in the home and carry out repairs as required or contact engineers/service agent where applicable. (agreement by Home Manager).
Complete all checks as stipulated in the Facilities Manual, on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis as required. To familiarise yourself with the contractors call out system and their responsibilities in the home. To familiarise yourself with Homes emergency procedures i.e. fire, gas leak.
Undertake maintenance of specific items of equipment e.g. Vent-Axia fans as designated by the Manager, maintaining records in accordance with Company Guidelines.
Undertake basic electrical checks on all equipment, i.e. ensuring that all plugs and cables equipment are visually checked for signs of damage, labelling is legible and correct. Any faults are reported to the Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.
Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly fire checks are completed which includes the fire alarm system, fire extinguisher and fire doors and record findings. Ensure the appropriate remedial action is taken (i.e. contact Service Company).
Maintain all items of equipment and tools in a clean, safe and secure manner.
Pre-weekend check; lights, electrical, heating, prior to the weekend or Bank holidays.
To ensure monthly meter readings of gas, electricity and water are submitted to the Administrator/Manager on specified dates.
To ensure deliveries to the Home are stored and checked as appropriate.
To ensure all storage areas (excluding kitchen area) are clean and tidy and security is maintained.
All Internal, external doors and pathways are kept clear and that any defects are reported to the Home Manager/Service Contractor
Undertake general redecoration works as instructed by the Home Manager.
Undertake ground maintenance, keeping the grass cut, shrubs, bushes and hedges pruned and the site generally weed free.
Where appropriate plant specific items to enhance the appearance of the grounds.
Advise on specific areas of planting and general gardening maintenance.
Use and maintain the equipment provided in a safe and secure manner.
Ensure that all deficiencies in security and safety are reported to the Home Manager and relevant
To be aware of maintaining resident’s privacy and to communicate with nursing staff should works be required which will affect resident care.
To liaise with the Home Manager at least once a week to discuss maintenance issues, re-decoration etc.
Where necessary and under the direction of the Home Manager, assist in the collation of performance indicator data/evidence.

Skills & Experience

Relevant building maintenance experience
A sound understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Create and maintain working relationships with residents, colleagues and visiting contractors
Shares ideas with others [to make improvements]
Keen to learn and improve own performance
Committed to communicate with customers to understand their needs
Will go the extra mile to help fulfil customers needs
Has a ‘can-do’ attitude to work
Enjoys working effectively as part of a team


Additional Information

Please note this position is based in Chelsea, London and we are looking for candidates who are within a commutable distance to SW10 9NG.

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), consists of approximately 115 in-house staff and many contractors who maintain the Parliamentary Estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century. And, what an estate it is. Consisting of buildings that range from the historic Palace of Westminster to the modern Portcullis House, it's located within a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans four conservation areas.

PMST have direct interface with the other departments supporting the functions of both Houses, i.e. Security; Digital; Safety; Catering; Service Delivery and Strategic Estates (who provide project management to multi-million pound refurbishment and build projects).

The Central Maintenance Office (CMO) are responsible for managing all pre-planned maintenance (PPM) activities and associated repairs across the estate to ensure legal compliance and operational readiness of our buildings and equipment ranging from steam boilers to state-of-the-art fire alarm and security systems etc.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as we are looking for a Maintenance Technical Officer.

You will primarily manage areas of compliance related to mechanical assets including but not limited to Boilers , Air Handling Units, Fan Coil Units, Pressure Systems, and other planned maintenance including arranging any annual statutory surveyor inspections and arranging any subsequent repairs.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage allocated PPM & associated reactive repair requests: using the CAFM system to ensure PMST strives to achieve the required Service Level.
• Act in accordance with the H&S policy of the House and all applicable legislation/guidance.
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders, to ensure that work activities are carried out without undue disruption to the Business of the House.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with House Financial & procurement regulations using the HAIS IT system as required to raise all finance orders etc.
• Use a wide range of Microsoft IT packages to prepare reports and communicate with colleagues etc

Skills and Experience

Essential

• ONC or equivalent in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering
• Recent relevant experience of managing maintenance servicing works for multiple mechanical asset types via a PPM regime.

To be successful in this role you will also demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully managing a wide variety of planned maintenance activities and monitoring service delivery/outcomes.
• Understanding and experience of statutory compliance, safety hazards, and site/work-based inspections within a building services function and/or construction environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of initiative. The post holder must be able to operate and succeed within a complex environment where prioritisation will be essential.
• Upon completion of the probationary period the postholder will be expected to competently use and interrogate the CAFM and BMS Systems.
• Ability to work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and Inclusion.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement with a 500-word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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