CYMDEITHAS GOFAL THE CARE SOCIETY
Newtown
Full-time
Job Description
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General Maintenance Operative
Senior Site Manager
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February 2022
Newtown (Travel required)

Purpose of role
To undertake general maintenance works (installation, repair and maintenance)
at both Commercial and Domestic sites as required by the business.

1.  Main duties and Accountabilities

Undertake general maintenance and repair works at domestic properties and
commercial buildings in accordance with Building Regulations. Such works
may include but are not limited to:

•  Undertaking Kitchen and bathroom replacements including basic plumbing,

tiling and flooring in occupied and un-occupied properties.

•  Carry our repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls,
doors, door frames, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls

•  Decorating
•  Maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example basic repairs to WC

systems, leaking taps and unblocking drains

•  General clearing work
•  Ordering of materials from local and national suppliers in accordance with

EOM’s procurement policy.

•  Transporting, loading and unloading of materials
•  Ensure that all works that you undertake conform to relevant standards,

legislative requirements, polices and protocols in accordance with Company
procedures and safety Standards.

•  Maintain a clean, safe working environment at all times for yourself and your
colleagues, moving and disposing of debris as required and storing tools
securely when not in use.

•  Assist with the completion and timely submission of quotes and other internal

paperwork in accordance with company requirements.

•  Liaise with customers to undertake work in their homes in a timely and

convenient manner

•  Be available and respond promptly to emergency call outs on a rota basis as

and when required by the organisation.

•  Ensure the company vehicle is stocked correctly in order to carry out tasks,

kept clean and checked regularly.

•  Ensure that vehicle housekeeping is undertaken regularly and that all vehicle

stock is stored appropriately and safely within the vehicle

•  Undertake training to improve knowledge and skills as required
•  Represent the company positively at all times in accordance with the

company Code of Conduct, building a positive relationship with customers.

•  Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be

directed by Management

2.  Customer Services
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To provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ensure regular contact with the customer throughout works
Liaise with both internal and external contacts in a friendly and helpful
manner in order to uphold and strengthen the values of EOM and the
wider Barcud Group.

3.  Communication, Collaboration & Team working
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Promote close communication with colleagues
Assist colleagues to support the delivery of excellent services.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Barcud Group to ensure a
joined-up approach to service delivery.
Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, suppliers and
customers
Mentor apprentices, trainees and work placements as and when required.

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4.  Planning & Organising
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Manage own time to ensure that personal objectives are achieved.

5.  Administration
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Be responsible for all own personal administration, ensuring data is held
and processed in line with GDPR regulations
Maintain both manual and computerised record and filing systems in line
with internal processes and audit requirements
Use the appropriate technology as instructed by management

6.  Health & Safety
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Take responsibility for own Health & Safety.
Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the current health
and safety legislation and undertaken in a diligent manner

7.  Generic
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Take responsibility for own personal development.
Foster a climate of continuous improvement, participating in service
improvement projects as and when required.
Actively promote the Barcud Group’s Welsh Language scheme, and be
aware of and act in accordance with the requirements of Equality &
diversity legislation.

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Be aware of, and act in accordance with, the Group’s Confidentiality
Policy, and the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Promote a positive image of EOM and the wider Barcud Group.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as
required by the company.

EOM Electrical Contractors Limited

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:

General Maintenance Operative

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Education &
Qualifications

Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 in an
Industry recognised trades/construction
related discipline

GCSE level education to include Maths and
English Grade C or above

Safety Awareness Certificate

Good standard of education to minimum
GCSE level

Evidence of continually developing
professional knowledge

METHOD OF
IDENTIFICATION

Application Form

Production of
certificates

Experience

A minimum of two consecutive years’
experience of undertaking general property
maintenance

Experience of fitting bathroom suites

Application Form

Experience of working for a housing
association

Interview

Experienced in basic plumbing

Experienced in providing a customer focused
service

Experience of other trades, e.g. plastering,
painting and decorating

Knowledge of other trades

Application Form

Interview

Application Form

Interview

Job Knowledge

Experience of delivering a range of projects
on time
Knowledge of workplace safety, such as safe
lifting and safe operation of hand and power
tools etc.

Up to date knowledge of legislative
frameworks and key issues relevant to the
post.

Competencies and
Skills

Ability to undertake basic property
maintenance tasks including basic plumbing,
carpentry and decorating

Skilled in operating and maintaining electrical
and manual equipment and measurement
tools

Methodical with excellent attention to detail

Ability to read technical documents and
drawings and to take accurate
measurements and calculate the size and
amount of material needed

Budgeting and financial skills.

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
effectively, in order to achieve targets and
meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly, confidently
and politely

Ability to build constructive and honest
partnerships with customers, colleagues and
suppliers

Ability to complete paperwork (to include
timesheets, job paperwork) accurately and to
a high standard.

Demonstrates commitment to customer
service in all activities.

Demonstrates ability to work independently
and on own initiative.

Demonstrates ability to work as part of a
team and take instructions.

Other
Requirements

Full driving licence (max 6 points)

Reliable and punctual

Adopts a flexible approach to the
requirements of the job

Must be able to meet the physical
requirements of the role – including bending,
kneeling, lifting heavy objects, occasionally
working at heights and in confined spaces.

Be able to hold conversations in the medium
of Welsh (or be prepared to learn) to
minimum ALTE Level 1

Application Form

Interview

Commitment to equality and diversity.

Personal integrity.

Enthusiasm and resilience.

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