General Maintenance Team Leader

Job Title: General Maintenance Team Leader

Please note this is a hands on role on the tools, please only apply if you are happy to be on the tools

Location: Carlisle Regional travel required

Hours: 39 hours per week Monday- Friday

Shift Patterns: Monday - Thursday 08.30am-17.00pm Friday 08.30am- 16.00pm

Salary: Competitive

On Call Requirement: 1 weekend in 4 (Available by phone, extreme circumstances only)

Benefits: Company Car, Pension, Store Discounts, Professional Development Opportunities, 30 days holiday

Our client, a national leader in the retail sector are looking for a General Maintenance Team leader to join their maintenance team in Carlisle. The position will cover a substantial number of properties across the country, with the successful candidate being required to travel when required to support management in maintaining the Company s property portfolio, whilst ensuring costs are within budget. Realistic travel will be 1-3 days per week on the road, with occasional overnight stays required. This role is ideal for a candidate from a trade background.

Job responsibilities

• Plan preventative maintenance for all properties owned/leased by the Company and check day-to- day maintenance is up to date.
• Produce technical reports following building surveys for planned/ reactive maintenance.
• Create specifications in relation to identified defects, complying with relevant regulations.
• Find appropriate contractors for maintenance work and ensure all work carried out is to the expected standards from start through to completion.
• Ensure financial approval levels are adhered to at all times and monitor all invoices.
• Communicate with consultants and landlords to ensure building regulations are met and project requirements are delivered effectively.
• To be available outside of office hours for emergency cover.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in building maintenance with strong, multi-skilled experience.
• Trade qualification desirable but not essential.
• Property Maintenance experience is essential.
• Candidates from a construction/ engineering/ maintenance background are desirable.
• High degree of flexibility to travel where required.
• Ability to manage own diary.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Compliance and PPM experience

Please apply by submitting your CV in the strictest confidence to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED