Job Description

YPP is a vibrant and fast-growing business based in Leeds, with an ever-growing property portfolio that spans across England. Over the past 12 years we have helped thousands of students and professionals find their perfect home. Whether it's for just one year or even five years, we've helped tenants from over 80 countries across the world.

Over this time we've grown into one of the biggest luxury accommodation providers in the North. Our teams have over 15 years of experience and we take pride in being able to talk over 13 languages across our sites!

If you are an enthusiastic individual and are keen to develop your skills whilst working as part of a dynamic and diverse team, YPP is the place for you. We value honesty, integrity, and hard work as key principles in our team members. In return, we provide our employees with the tools needed to develop their skills and progress further within the company, based on their strengths and interests.

We are looking for an Property Inspection Operative, who will be based within our Leeds site. We have big aspirations for the future with our largest development to date just getting underway and this role is a great opportunity to join the YPP family

It's an exciting time here at YPP, not just for the company, but for the staff too. We have rolled out a new benefits package which includes cycle to work schemes, a day off on your birthday, agile working and much more!

Job title: Property Inspection Operative

Location: Leeds

Terms: Full-time Monday - Friday

Salary: 24,603.15 - 25,000

The Role

Property Inspection Operatives have diverse roles at YPP, so workloads vary from day to day. Our work consists mainly of conducting regular room inspections and minor property maintenance repairs.

We are looking for an individual experienced in general property repairs and reactive maintenance to join our team, servicing all our properties across many regions. Although this role is a non driving position, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to sites across the North of England, to carry out inspections and resolve maintenance issues, whilst demonstrating excellent customer service skills, so that every one of our tenants receives a high-quality service.

Key Tasks

? Arranging and carrying out daily inspections of occupied properties and reporting on relevant IT software

? Carrying out all duties with due regard for safe working practices, Health and Safety Regulations and COSHH and at all times safeguarding yourself, our tenants, staff and members of the public.

? Assessing problems that require professional attention and reporting back to management.

? Carrying out minor electrical maintenance, such as bulb replacement and changing plugs.

? Maintaining a clean site, including removal of litter and graffiti when found.

? Ensuring that all tools and equipment are maintained in safe working order and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Essential Skills

? Experience in property inspections.

?Good working knowledge of IT

? Painting and decorating skills

? Result oriented and ability to take ownership of responsibility.

? Excellent communications skills & client focused.

Desirable skills

? Good working knowledge of electricals.

? Basic plumbing & joinery experience.

? Experience in plastering is desirable but not essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,603.15-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Gym membership
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS2 9HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person