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.