Maintenance Technician

 

Main characteristics

Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Company

Avant Homes

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Van & Tools & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, theres never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East of England, across Yorkshire and the East and West Midlands, with eight regional offices employing over 600 people.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our East Midlands team looking after our developments in the following locations;

* Leicestershire

* Nottinghamshire

* Northamptonshire & surrounding

The Role

Are you organised, multiskilled in property maintenance and building trades? Do you possess excellent customer service skills? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team? If yes, look no further your next career could be with us!

We are currently recruiting for a full time, motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Technician to join our Customer Services team visiting customers homes across the East Midlands; therefore, a full driving licence is essential a company van and tools will be provided as part of the role.

As our multi skilled Maintenance Technician, you will carry out inspections and maintenance work to the highest standards in Avant Homes customers homes within the area.

Key duties and requirements

You will also be responsible for but not limited to;

* Attend all customer appointments on time and ensure any materials required are sourced prior to the appointment.

* Ensure that all remedial work is completed properly, efficiently, cleanly and with appropriate consideration for the customer.

* Effectively communicate with customers with regards to the outcome of any inspections or maintenance work completed and answer any questions.

* Common works include paving flags, filling and painting due to shrinkage, bathroom sealant and replacing cracked tiles.

* Joinery work include removal/installation of vanity units, changing bath panels, hanging external/internal doors, fitting kitchen units and installing skirting boards.

* Log completed maintenance works on the tablet and report back where follow up works are required, ensuring full description and photographs are provided.

* Ensure that Health and Safety is followed, and site regulations are adhered to.

* Advise the company as to recurring causes of defects where possible.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful as our Maintenance Technician, you will have extensive knowledge and broad skills across the maintenance field. Successful candidates may have previously worked for a repairs contractor, housebuilder or local authority carrying out trades and maintenance.

We are looking for a multi skilled technician who can undertake all aspects of property maintenance such as joinery, painting and tiling. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to remain calm and collected when faced with difficult customers and situations, so a high level of personal integrity and respect for others is essential.

You will also need to possess:

* A full UK driving licence

* Good communication skills

* Good Product Knowledge

* Knowledge of Customer Service requirements.

* An awareness of codes of practice that impact on Construction matters e.g. NHBC, Building Regs etc

* Flexibility on working hours

What will you get in return?

* Discretionary bonus

* Company van & tools

* Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme

* Private health care

* Company pension

* Life assurance

* Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avants future success!

*As this role requires entry to customers' homes, a basic level DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check will be required if successful as a condition of employment