Job Description

Contract Location: Thanet, Kent

Primarily travel within Thanet (90% of the sites), and occasionally a visit to a small number of Southeast London properties (Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith) to carry out maintenance work (10% of the sites)

Overview of Contract:

Monthly contract 2,000-2,500 per month (dependent on experience)

Full-time Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work required

We are seeking a skilled and reliable maintenance contractor to look after the c.100 properties in our portfolio. The ideal candidate will be able to perform a variety of tasks and have experience in multiple areas of repair and maintenance. The candidate should be able to work independently and be comfortable working with a wide range of tools and equipment.

This job role is to provide invaluable support to our busy property management team helping us provide the best service to our tenants. We are looking for someone who is keen to become part of a close team and be fully involved in the day-today running of the business. This will include being present at various online meetings during the week.

You must be a team player, able to use technology, tenacious and always do what you say you will do.

The types of jobs included in this contract would include but would not be limited to the following:

Property Maintenance:

General plumbing including repairing /replacing taps, unblocking stacks, installing new sinks, repairing pipework. You don't need to have the expertise to fix complex issues, just need to be able to investigate and resolve basic problems. Roofing: identifying and repairing the source of leaks, removing dirt and debris from guttering, removing ivy growth, replacing shingles and improving loft insulation to prevent heat loss. Brickwork: Re-pointing, replacing spalled bricks, identifying potential sources of leaks and repairing where needed General carpentry such as adjusting doors, installing new locks, repairing architraves, window frames, simple boxing in, assembling furniture, easing and adjusting windows, installing new door frames, replacing window and door handles and similar hardware. Redecoration: Carry out redecoration or repairs including paintwork, tile repairs, filling out ceiling or wall holes, broken floorboards, installation and repair of blinds & curtains, etc. General kitchen and bathroom repair such as replacing toilet seats, replacing faucets, etc. Basic troubleshooting/repair of white goods (washing machine, hobs, oven, etc) General electrical works (replacing light switches, lights, smoke alarms, socket repairs, etc) Unblock sewer & drainage Repair/replace broken doors, faulty locks, windows, key safes, letter boxes, etc Day to day care and maintenance of gardens and external communal spaces General Pest Control (e.g., setting traps, applying poison, or proofing) Oversee collection and disposal of bulky rubbish Oversee Communal Area Cleaning

Property Compliance:

Reset/turn off fire alarm system going off / causing disturbance; replace alarms & batteries Carry out scheduled inspections and ensure compliance to applicable legislation and procedures including health and safety Installation inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, replacement, repair and maintenance of building fixtures and fittings Identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety

Other property management duties:

Conduct routine inspections of property and communal areas to make sure everything is in order Maintain master key system and keep records up to date. Assist with on the ground tasks such as lock & keys ordering and collection, inventories, meter readings and top ups, flat inspections, etc Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract requirements and within specified time limits Oversee whole tenant handovers, including property inspection and inventory check-ins & check-outs Reporting problems/failures upon discovery Support with property viewings for prospective tenants when required Carry out emergency visits to the property for any urgent concerns Collection or management of mail

Requirements:

Must have access to a car Provide your own tools Minimum 2 years experience in this type of work Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the environment To demonstrate knowledge of standards, and regulations applicable to this role Skills in general DIY and maintenance and general gardening including assessment, installation, repair and maintenance To be approachable and to talk to a wide variety of tenants and contractors in a polite manner Good attention to detail Demonstrable time management and project management skills Ability to use Whatsapp for communications and basic Excell skills for tracking jobs to be completed

How to apply

Send your cover letter and CV via indeed In your cover letter, be sure to include 'Maintenance Contractor Application'. This will allow us to determine if you've read through the whole job listing and can follow instructions well.

Introduction to Property Strategy & Tomes Homes

Tomes Homes (www.tomeshomes.com) is a small property investment company based in Kent, England, which started in 2014, when the founder Jackie, scraped together the deposit to buy an investment property in South-East London for 108,500 and refurbished it and rented it out alongside her day job in market research. From these humble beginnings the portfolio has since grown to over 18M deals done raising over 7M from investors to over 100 homes managed across 4 key locations across the UK.

We are focused on FREEDOM through everything that we do. Whether that's supporting our investors to create financial freedom by investing with us, our clients to set up their businesses in a way that can give them time freedom, or with our team by getting the right people in the best roles for them so they can be given the autonomy to do what they do best from wherever they want to do it (we are 100% virtual).

You can find out more about us, the journey and the vibe and vision we have through our top 10 charting podcast (Property Lifestyle Mastery Podcast), and Amazon number one selling book (Focus Your Way to Freedom).

We are a small but ambitious team, that is driving to lead the way in the industry in everything that we do. We are first & foremost a family business, so we have very strong family values at the core of our business and team. The team is based across the UK, the Philippines and South Africa - 100% virtual, and we focus on finding the right people to join our team who can really excel in their roles, with a strong belief in autonomy, personal accountability and freedom.

We have very high standards of every team member, and we can promise you that you will be challenged to grow, learn and improve, with the confidence that we will support you through all that you do. We have a big culture of personal development and will always want you to be continuing to become the best that you can be. You will want to be someone who wants to be pushed to grow and improve in both your professional role and as a person - we want someone who enjoys this challenge, and who appreciates the candid feedback that we share with each other to help us all to do this.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 2,000.00-2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person