Role: Maintenance Operative
Location: Southampton
Salary: 26K per annum, plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Why
FirstPort?
FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey to
redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to
elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and
professional residential property management company.
By joining
us as an Maintenance Operative, you will play a pivotal role in
achieving our vision:
- Impactful Work: You will directly support
FirstPort’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide an
exceptional service to our customers.
- Professional Growth: With access to accredited
training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your
potential.
- Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where
collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and
supported every step of the way.
- A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking
organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management
in the UK.
At the
core of everything we do are our leadership principles:
- Collaborative: We work together, combining
expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers
- Consistent: We deliver dependable results,
building trust with customers and colleagues.
- Simple: We simplify the complex,
ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood.
- Clear: We communicate with clarity,
making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders.
Your
Role, Your Impact
As a Maintenance
Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring our properties and
facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained for our residents, staff,
and visitors. You will be a hands-on, proactive member of the team, with a
strong focus on quality, safety, and service delivery.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide general maintenance
support to the Development
- Support and provide access to authorised
contractors and tradesmen, notifying the Development Manager of start /
completion of work accordingly
- Report defects / incidents
(either observed or reported) and take the corrective action after
consultation with the Development Manager
- Carry out monthly emergency
light system checks by consistent and regular testing and ensure monthly
fire alarm checks are undertaken with Development Manager
- Maintain accurate records of
maintenance / lighting issues
- Undertake any routine general
repairs / refit door locks
- Ensure all tools are maintained
and kept securely, only used by authorised personnel
- Pressure wash / clean bin stores
on a weekly basis and ensure all footpaths and communal areas are kept
clean and swept
- Carry out any minor repairs such
as temporary fixes/touch up paint work in communal areas within and
outside the buildings, as and when required
- Any other reasonable duties as
required by development manager
- General – upkeep and maintenance
of development at all times and secure
Required
Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years’ experience
in a maintenance operative position
- Understanding of Health and
Safety regulations including COSHH and safe use of ladders
- Confidence with the use of power
tools and working at heights training would be an advantage Confident,
polite and courteous communicator with the ability to build and maintain
strong relationships
- Exceptional customer service
experience, with the ability to work multi-task, prioritise and manage
various task simultaneously
What’s
in it for you?
Our
customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provide
you with the technology, training and support that you need to do your job
well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages
depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension
contributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range of
exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make the
most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, including
discounted gym membership for all colleagues.
Diversity
We’re
committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will
ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the
recruitment and on-boarding process.
Ready
to make a difference?
If you’re
ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love to
hear from you!
All
applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions,
and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.
Join us at
FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform
the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our
colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK.
Elevate
your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.