Maintenance Operative - Catch 22 : Job Details

Our client a large Storage company are looking for a full time Mobile Maintenance Operative, where you will based at your nearest store to home but will be required to travel from site to site mainly in South London in a company van provided. 

Job purpose of the Mobile Maintenance Operative:

The role of the Maintenance Operative is to provide a high quality and effective maintenance and repair service to their stores. You will carry out a multi-tasking role safely and to a large extent unsupervised, and have the ability to recognise any task which you consider outside your skill base. You will be responsible for maintaining a high quality of work and act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Main duties of the of the Mobile Maintenance Operative:

• Plumbing 
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Sheet Metalwork - repairing storage units 
• Electrical
• Other tasks - assigned by the line manager and head of department 

Who are we looking for:

• Must have full UK driving licence
• Min 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Understanding of basic safety rules in connection with the safe use of tools and safety equipment 
• Fluent knowledge in the safe use of ladders
• Fluent knowledge in the safe use of solvent, paint cleaners 
• An understanding of manual handling and lifting techniques
• The ability to carry out pre-use safety inspections of tools and equipment

Skills and competencies required for this role:

• Excellent map reading skills and ability to plan routes
• Good level of communication skills
• Hard working and proactive with the ability to follow instructions and follow deadlines
• Ability to prioritise work appropriately and multi-task
• Attention to detail and good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to use initiative and self-motivated to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
• Flexible and courteous 

In return a client is offering a competitive salary up to £30,000.00 per annum depending on experience with a company vehicle with tools.

Full time - min of 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (may be required to work occasional weekends if an emergency occurs)

If you feel you are the right person for this role then please apply here or contact Alex on or