Maintenance Operative

Job description
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS AT SCAPE
Fancy working for a global brand that is genuinely going places? Scape is a premium accommodation provider with buildings across London, Surrey, Leeds, Australia and the US. As such, we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our growing family. Alongside an excellent benefits package which includes onsite gym, free fresh fruit, and a generous holiday allowance, we believe in supporting people to achieve their full potential, which means there are always opportunities to progress at Scape. So, if you're enthusiastic about working alongside a talented team to deliver the best living experience, don't hesitate to apply today. We look forward to receiving your CV.

Location: Scape, Wembley

Hours: ​40 hours per week. Your normal working hours will be on a shift basis to cover the hours of 07:00 and 20:00 Monday to Sunday each week. You will also be part of an on-call rota which will include evenings and weekends.
As a Maintenance Operative, your main responsibilities would be:
Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance work (carpentry, tiling, basic plumbing, basic electrical, guttering, decorating, plastering, kitchen and bathroom maintenance and more)
Carry out fault finding and leak investigations
Carry out repairs and/or additional work arising from examinations and investigations
Comply with Health and Safety processes and responsibilities
Complete reports and paperwork as required
Oversee and work alongside the maintenance team of your site and the work carried out
Stock-taking (where appropriate) and keep records of stock levels
Ensure that plant rooms and other maintenance areas are kept tidy and equipment is checked on a regular basis. Faulty or broken equipment is to be reported and resolved through liaison with your Maintenance Manager
Control and direct specialist sub-contractors at all times when they visit site
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures
Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
Participate in regular, structured on-call system within the UK
To be responsible for all keys and locks within the site
Undertake painting duties where applicable

Your key attributes and skills are:
Organised, flexible and dedicated
Good communication skills
Excellent time keeping
A friendly and professional manner
Excellent customer service
The ability to work under pressure
Experience in a similar role

Why work with us?
As a Maintenance Operative you will be part of a wider team who work hard to give students the ultimate Scape experience whilst working together to be a more sustainable business. If you want to provide excellent customer service and are a team player, then we're sure you'll fit right in!


We have a range of employee benefits including:
Increasing pay with length of service*
£150 for recommending a friend to Scape*Birthday day off!*Access to our onsite gymsEmployee assistance programme (EAP)Employee of the month awardsAnnual exceptional performance awardsAccess to our Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme*Increasing holiday allowance*Long service award for our loyal employeesMaternity + Paternity benefits*Career progression and development opportunitiesOvertime and the opportunity to work across Scape sitesEnrolment onto the Scape Pension Scheme*Team socials!! Read more