Job Description

We are looking to hire a Maintenance Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safe and smooth running of our office.


What sort of work?

Maintenance

The monitoring and adjustment as necessary of the BMS - the system for managing the heating and cooling in the building; The daily sweep of the building ensuring all spent light bulbs are replaced as soon as possible and the stock is kept replenished at all times; ensuring consistent type and colour of bulb is used in each area; Dealing with all minor electrical and decoration tasks; installation tasks such as shelving; Purchasing of small items for maintenance tasks, key cutting etc; Being proactive in dealing with any maintenance issues that you notice, are reported to you or you are asked to action. Help keep the PPM task list up to date. Ensure we have a digital record of all the PPM reports and ensure they are filed in the correct location. Assist in the continual review and build of our BigHand workflows. Perform PPM's that do not require external contractors such as water testing and emergency light test.

Health & Safety

The weekly testing of the fire alarms at Baker Street; Assisting contractors i.e. pest control, building surveys, water testing, etc. allowing access to any secured areas as necessary.

Services

Dealing with the setting and re-setting of meetings rooms in readiness for meetings, seminars and events which may include the removal of tables and chairs, dealing with event related deliveries to the building such as drinks and ice; Dealing with the installation of new items of furniture i.e. filing cabinets, tables, fridges, microwaves etc. Dealing with workstation/furniture moves as required and for any major moves working with the moving team. Dealing with maintenance emergencies which may arise i.e. blockages, burst pipes, electrical faults and trying to remedy any problems or if not possible, being aware of how to contact and get emergency help from the appropriate source.

Miscellaneous

Reporting any issues to the Facilities Manager/Assistant Facilities Manager. Flexibility to work 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday when needed to provide holiday cover. Any other duties as reasonably required by the Facilities Manager/Assistant Facilities Manager.
Skills required


Ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised to meet the varied needs of the department. Ability to work effectively under pressure and flexibly when required. Ability to pick up new procedures quickly. Organised manner with ability to prioritise tasks.

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Key contact
Harleen Grewal


harleen.grewal@forsters.co.uk