Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative - must be able to drive

X1 are looking for a fast paced, professional, ambitious and passionate person to join our friendly and successful team as a Maintenance Operative in our Manchester Media City branch.

Welcome to X1

X1 Sales and Lettings has been a rapidly expanding business over the last 11 years, with offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Kent, an expert qualified team base of well over a hundred team members and a managed portfolio of over 5000 properties across the Northwest and Kent. X1 Sales and Lettings is the subsidiary company to X1 Developments, responsible for the successful completion and occupation of new developments and the competent management of occupied X1 sites. Our X1 goal is develop a culture built around exceptional people, exceptional products and exceptional customer service. For more information please visit the X1 Lettings & X1 Developments website or our social media pages.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on developing and rewarding our team and making sure everyone plays a part in the continuing success of our company. We operate by the values of Teamship, Accountability, Quality, Fun, Compliance and Flexibility.

Awards and Accolades

We love what we do and we are proud of our achievements. As an agency, we are committed to the utmost of professionalism within the sector and are delighted to be continually recognised for our contributions within the industry. In 2023 - for the third year running - the UK Property Awards recognised X1 as the Best Lettings Agency in Manchester along with being recognised in 2022 as the Best Lettings Agency in Merseyside. Named as a gold winner in the 2021 British Property Awards, The Negotiator awards - one of the biggest names in the industry - also recognised X1 as Lettings Agency of the Year in 2021. We continue to strive to deliver - and recruit - the best within the industry. For more information on X1 please visit our website.

About You

Who are we looking for?

• A team player - you're always up for a challenge!
• Enthusiasm
• Excellent communication & people skills, friendly attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Outgoing and confident
• Organised
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Your role -

To be successful in this role you will need to possess excellent maintenance skills, be able to work independently and have a ‘can do’ attitude to your work and be able to work well with other members of our maintenance team. This position would suit a multi-skilled person with excellent communication skills. Crucial for this role is to be able to able to confidently work on IT systems such as Electronic Diary and In-House maintenance systems (training to be provided).

• Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service to the tenants and landlords of the X1 properties. Work closely with our Property Managers to resolve reported issues inside the apartments in a timely manner.
• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance for example; tiling, basic plumbing, joinery, painting and decorating, basic electrical works.
• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards.
• Liaising with property managers daily to ensure that all scheduled jobs are completed and the property managers are provided with regular updates.
• Using in house systems (training will be provided).
• Keep an inventory and monthly audit of all maintenance tool and equipment.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner and ensuring maintenance cards are left after every job attended to.

Key skills

• Previous experience in similar role
• An ability to use initiative to achieve pro-active site maintenance.
• Building maintenance skills - painting, decorating, joinery and plumbing
• Good interpersonal/communication skills as this will be a tenant facing role.
• Carry out works in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good organisational skills.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Must have a full clean driving licence.

Department: Property Management
Salary - dependent on experience & skill set
Location: Manchester Media City
Contract type: Permanent, full time
Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm Friday

If you think that you are suited to this role, we would love to hear from you with your CV!

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