Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: £27,840 - £30,610
Hours of Working: 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30, Friday: 08:30 - 16:00)
Location: Alness, Ross & Cromarty
Contract: Temporary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our client's team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring that Council properties and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will work across multiple disciplines including joinery, masonry, plumbing, and general repairs, contributing to the upkeep and safety of Council properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out joinery repairs, including the replacement of broken window panes, fitting draught excluders, and replacing doors and locks.
• Perform masonry works such as resetting paths, steps, and handrails, repairing loose slates, and installing chimney cowls and clothes poles.
• Handle minor plumbing repairs, including replacing washers, clearing blocked drains and gutters, and repairing drains and manholes.
• Assist Housing Maintenance Officers and other technical staff with surveys and inspections.
• Conduct minor repairs, including graffiti removal, and repairs to Council property equipment such as seats and fencing.
• Perform minor repairs to fencing and gates.
• Undertake minor painting work, especially during tenancy changes.
• Accurately record work completed and monitor materials used.
• Participate in the emergency call-out rota system for Council properties and other facilities within the scheme.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the role.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in general maintenance, including joinery, plumbing, masonry, and painting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Flexibility to participate in an emergency call-out rota system.

If you are a motivated individual with a wide range of maintenance skills, we encourage you to apply!