Job Description

Company Overview

CREATIVE INDEPENDENT LIVING LIMITED is dedicated to providing innovative and person-centred support for individuals with autism, elderly, learning disabilities, mental health illnesses, and challenging behaviours. Our mission is to empower people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local communities.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting directly to the Area Manager, the role involves managing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across properties within the organisation. Responsibilities include performing necessary repairs and installations as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform tasks in both occupied and vacant properties, including:

Plumbing:

Conduct a variety of plumbing repairs and minor installations.

Carpentry:

Complete a range of carpentry and joinery repairs and installations, such as:

Installing and/or repairing windows, doors, frames, and UPVC components. Working on framed ledged and braced, and internal plywood doors. Repairing or installing fences, soffits, fascias, and bargeboards. Joinery tasks, including fitting or repairing architraves, skirting boards, bath panels, frames, kitchen units, worktops, double-glazed units, locks, floorboards, and stud walls.

Plastering:

Perform patch plastering as needed.

Painting and Decorating:

Undertake a range of painting and redecorating tasks, including:

Preparing and cleaning surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, and steam cleaning. Removing old wallpaper and loose paint. Repairing cracks and holes in walls or joinery using fillers and sealants. Sanding and preparing surfaces for the application of decorative finishes.

Groundwork:

Complete a variety of groundwork, fencing, and clearance repairs and renewals.

Purchasing and Installation: machinery, such as washing machines, cookers, TV's

Electrical work, undertake minor electrical work , such as sockets, ariels, light bulbs, emergency lighting work, fire alarms etc

Contracting work out: arranging for quotes from external contractors and arranging works to be carried out once quote has been authorised, checking work has been completed in line with requirements, and arranging payments.

On call/emergency call outs outside of working hours would be required

The above is not an exhaustive list.

Required Skills:

Proven general property maintenance experience Ability to evaluate problems, identify effective solutions, and perform repairs promptly and efficiently Clear and effective communication Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload to meet deadlines Good attention to detail Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Full, valid UK driving licence
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road