Total 48 maintenance repair job vacancies in naval shipyard portsmouth virginia

• You will interpret building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals.
• You will plan and layout the work and skill to use trade formulas to calculate common properties.
• You will plan, layout, and complete the installation, modification, and repair.
• You will perform maintenance and repair work on buildings, exterior and interior structures and related utilities, facilities and components.

• You will responsible for managing all responsibilities of Shop 32.
• You will assign work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.
• You will supervise and manage complex work assignments and workforce to ensure emergency, urgent, and preventive maintenance as well as assigned project work is performed on schedule and within resource constraints.
• You will oversee/provide Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for maintenance materials and supplies.
• You will review work orders and progress in completing work, examines all areas where work is to be accomplished, and takes such factors into account to determine if planned schedules can be met.

This position involves maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, and other related trades. Duties include but are not limited to:

Carpentry
The incumbent uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Typical work assignments include constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding. The incumbent lays out and installs various modular furniture assemblies. The incumbent sets up and operates a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. The incumbent assembles items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. The incumbent uses wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring (to include carpet, laminates, VCT and other industry standard types), panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. The incumbent interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. The incumbent plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion. Accuracy, spacing, fit, and structural soundness and finished appearance are essential.

Plastering
The work also involves mixing, application, and finishing of plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings. The incumbent performs new - plastering on all types of backgrounds such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wallboard, and masonry surfaces, as well as repairs and patches plaster and stucco surfaces.

Masonry
Work also involves the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block, and stone. The incumbent works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders, and rough sketches. The incumbent plans and lays out the work to be done, selects the proper tools, determines materials to be used, and accomplishes the work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. The incumbent lays common and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such items as walls, walks, manholes, boilers, and catch basins. The incumbent lays whole brick in straight, horizontal rows, corners, and more complex curvatures for structures that may include large planters, stairwells and architectural features.

Painting
Paints surfaces by patching, sanding, dusting, and applying paint by brush, spray, or roller to interior or exterior surfaces. Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required to insure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance, for example glossy finish, flat finish, grained effect, or a finish that must meet specified thickness. Prepares surfaces by hand and power sanding, sand blasting, wire brushing, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. Mixes and applies pre-coating agents such as pickling and alkali compounds to remove scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly leveling dents and scars. Applies coating materials including paint, varnishes, shellacs, and special painting materials with any of the accepted trade devices including brushes, rollers, rollers with extension handles, airless spray guns including pole guns and graining devices designed to give special effects. Uses coating techniques that insure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD01563A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• Assists with the planning and performs maintenance in all Lodging facilities. Uses equipment such as Freon recovery units, manifold gauge sets, vacuum pumps, stationary power tools, table saws, drill presses, jointers, plumb lines, spirit level, marking gauges, framing squares, routers, as well as common hand and power tools.
• Installs and/or repairs air-conditioning units, thermostats, ice machines, window units, central air-conditioners, troubleshoots, evacuates systems, repairs leaks, charges systems, cleans coils, by the accepted methods and techniques of the trade while observing environmental protection agency rules. Repairs, trouble shoots, recovers Freon, evacuates, cleans and charges, air-condition units as needed. Performs preventative maintenance, plans and completes work from initial layout to final assembly by interpreting and applying specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other guides and codes. Ensures environmental protection agency rules are followed, determines the methods, techniques, materials, devices, and sequences best suited to do the work. Completes work by any of the accepted methods and techniques of the trade.
• Constructs, alters, repairs wooden and wood substitute items and structures such as framework, interior and exterior trim, staircases, and a variety of furniture. Installs and/or repairs various flooring materials to include carpeting, vinyl tile, sheet tile, ceramic and quarry tile. Installs and/or repairs windows, doors, hinges, locksets, panic hardware, door closers, suspended ceilings, and a variety of furniture. Installs and/or repairs various plumbing fixtures such as sinks, water faucets, toilets, urinals, and their control mechanisms such as flush valves, diaphragms, shut-off valves, shower controls1 replaces p-traps and garbage disposals. Installs and/or repairs various minor electrical components such as light fixtures, receptacles, switches, TV cable outlets, vacuums, and shampooing equipment. Applies paint using brush or roller, tapes and spackles dry wall, using pre-mix filler as required.
• Operates a variety of gasoline, diesel or electric powered-wheeled vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, and stake trucks.
• Performs laborer duties when there are no maintenance or gardener duties to perform due to inclement weather, shortage or unavailability of supplies, etc., or as required assisting with other projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will perform work in at least two or more of the following trade practices: electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation.
• You will operate and maintain HVAC systems and ductwork/vent inside radiological controlled areas.
• You will prepare and coat different types of surfaces by matching, tinting, toning, and blending coating materials and agents.
• You will produce requested carpentry and woodworking products to support shipyard maintenance work.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers.

Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.

Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.

Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material/equipment needed to perform assigned projects.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• You will provide technical directions to workers in the electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, painting, and insulation.
• You will monitor the status of assigned work in relation to the overall scheduled requirements including unanticipated or emergency requirements.
• You will perform regular job site supervision, paying particular attention to conformance to procedures and processes and established performance goals.
• You will ensure work leaders under his/her supervision have the necessary plans, procedures, blueprints, instructions, tools, etc. to perform their work operations.
• You will prevent and/or overcome bottlenecks, equipment and power breakdowns, assure that proper types and amounts of equipment are at the job site without tying up needed and expensive equipment unnecessarily.

Golf Course Maintenance Operative T2

Salary: Band: 3, £24,027 - £24,420 p.a.

37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, but will be required to work some weekends.

Portsmouth City Council

At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.

With a little over 207,000 residents and 7,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Your New Role

The In-House Grounds Maintenance Operations Service is responsible for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf courses and semi-natural open space with assorted sports and play facilities within. The services main priority is to maintain a high standard across all parks and open spaces and services areas.

Within this role you will be required to carry out a range of ground maintenance duties which will include grass cutting - using both specialised pedestrian and ride on grass cutting machinery, including golf course maintenance machinery. You will also be required to carry out all maintenance including stimming - following the mowing process, maintenance of shrubs and hedges, seasonal flower beds spraying of herbicides and pesticides, fine turf maintenance and grass sports maintenance. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a Horticulture and practical knowledge in these areas and in additional areas detailed in the job profile. Full training and uniform will be provided.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual with experience in general ground maintenance, as well as a full driving licence. It would be an advantage to hold certification PA1 PA6 in herbicide and pesticide application or equivalent. You will be able to use tools and machinery required for the role and have experience of using garden machinery including riding on mowers. Working under supervisory instruction you will be able to follow set process and procedures but be able to work automatously when required, with the ability to plan and manage your time effectively. You will be flexible to provide cover at weekends and out of normal working hours when required.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this exciting opportunity.

What you'll get in return

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Application process:

How to apply: Please read the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post and remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the profile. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement you application. Please read this alongside the 'How to apply' document on the home page of the careers portal. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Closing: 21 November 2024 @ 23:59pm

Applications received after this may not be considered.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32), WG-5801-11, you will perform the following duties:

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, semi-trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as a regular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply.
• Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
• Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic, fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engines, and similarly complex systems. Improvises, substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team."
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32), WG-5801-8/10, you will perform the following duties:

(1) Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
(2) Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
(3) Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.
(4) Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team". Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
(5) Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
(6) May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs, using peening hammers, dollies and limited welding. Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts. Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls, canvas needles etc.
(7) In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
(8) Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will research, study, plan, and forward emergent level 1 and level 2 maintenance policy and process recommendations.
• You will participate in directing the development of aviation maintenance plans and process improvement initiatives through the use of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives.
• You will align and manage key maintenance policies and procedures supporting manning, equipment, and training which are necessary to generate Mission Capable / Full Mission Capable rates.
• You will develop and promulgate policies in support of Naval Sustainment System - Aviation initiatives through the Fleet-wide engagement of maintenance leadership at all levels.
• You will coordinate support and integration of intermediate level maintenance with the overarching goal to provide quality and timely materiel support to operational activities in achieving aircraft readiness objectives.
• You will develop, implement, and maintain an effective Radiological Affairs Support Program (RASP) that complies with Navy and Marine Corps directives and federal regulations.
• You will direct, coordinate, review, and participate in logistics process analyses to critically examine the impact of logistic shortfalls on Navy operations and war fighting capabilities in support of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

42hours/week

Monday to Friday

We’re thrilled to announce an opening for a Maintenance Operative at the University of Greenwich, available due to internal promotion. Are you a hands-on, proactive individual with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for maintaining top-notch facilities? We’re looking for someone like you to join our Facilities Management team!

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that the campus operates seamlessly. From handling general repairs to supporting health and safety standards, you’ll bring our commitment to operational excellence to life. This position is ideal for an experienced, adaptable individual who thrives both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

With responsibilities ranging from reactive repairs to contributing to service improvements, your work will directly enhance the experience of students and staff alike. If you're ready to join a dynamic team that values customer service, safety, and high standards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start your next chapter in a role where you can make a real impact!

• Carryout PPM and reactive repairs as required in line with skill set and qualifications.
• General handyman tasks as required, to include basic building fabric maintenance and repair.
• Replacement of light bulbs and other unskilled mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Ensure a seamless operation across the University.
• Assist in ensuring all records are kept in line with company procedures.
• Collaborative working with other team members.
• To be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety and the Environment on work activities to ensure actions comply in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.

• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Candidates should have a pro-active attitude and can be flexible in relation to duties and working hours.
• Have the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• The candidate must be able to work effectively without supervision and rebound from setbacks and adversity when faced with difficult situations
• To communicate effectively and timely is seen as essential and also have the ability to contribute to creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• The ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions
• IT & systems literate, use of IT systems to provide/monitor data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems.
  

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental Health Support:Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance:Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice.
• Health & Wellbeing App:Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts & Financial Benefits:Exclusive deals through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme, alongside insights and savings via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement Planning:Join the Sodexo Retirement Plan to secure your future.
• Death in Service Benefit:Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed.
• Career Development:Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment.
• Volunteering Opportunities:Engage in meaningful community support initiatives.
• Flexible Work Environment:Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32), WG-5801-11, you will perform the below duties:

1. Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
2. Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
3. Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
4. Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Static Site, Portsmouth

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible hours between 6 am - 6 pm)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, generous call-out standby pay, and overtime opportunities.

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity? Our client, a leading facilities management company, is seeking a skilled engineer to join their team on an exciting new contract based on a static site in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable role with room for growth.

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000, reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible working schedule, with shifts tailored between 6 am - 6 pm.
• Generous Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Call-Out and Overtime: Standby pay of £105 every 1 in 6 weeks, with additional overtime paid if called out.

• Perform routine electrical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a static site.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with the site team to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed to the highest standard.

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds LV3, NVQ LV3 electrical installations, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

This role offers the stability and flexibility you've been looking for, with a leading FM provider committed to supporting your career development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We’re VIVID! –We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

We’re committed to providing safe and well-maintained homes for our residents. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Head of Building Maintenance to join our dynamic team to oversee and manage all building maintenance activities across our housing properties. This is a full time, permanent role working 37 hours per week.

The Head of Building Maintenance will be contractually based out of our Portsmouth or Basingstoke office. You’d be expected to work in the office 5 days a week when you start to enable you to build strong working relationships with your teams. When you are performing in the role, we’d offer flexibility in your work location, either the office or home and you’d be expected to work in the office as required.

Want to know what we can offer you?

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Here’s the facts about the role:

As Head of Building Maintenance for VIVID, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of safe, efficient, compliant and customer-focused Repairs, Empty Homes, Grounds and Estates maintenance services across the housing stock.

You’ll ensure the safety of both staff and customers, leading a large and diverse workforce, driving business improvement through strategic and tactical management of budgets, supply chain optimisation, and the continuous improvement of services and KPIs. You’ll ensure that customer influence shapes and inform how services are delivered and the right outcomes achieved.

Key areas of responsibility

• Provide inspirational leadership to a large workforce, ensuring engagement, well-being, and high levels of performance.
• To manage all external contracts, setting performance targets and monitoring them, including budgetary control
• Take ownership of the department’s budget, including setting, forecasting, and managing spend across maintenance operations.
• Implement performance tracking systems to monitor service delivery and respond to feedback effectively.
• Position to anticipate and respond to the changing external environment, government, and evolving internal priorities.
• Identify, evaluate, and deliver business opportunities in accordance with our strategies and contribute to wider business objectives.
• Lead and develop the portfolio of services, working with the Chief Operating Officer and Property Services Director on strategic matters, providing insight and guidance to inform robust decision-making
• Create a culture of risk management which is embedded within day-to-day activities to ensure risks are identified and appropriately managed or mitigated.
• Provide inspirational leadership to a workforce, ensuring engagement, well-being, and high levels of performance.
• Develop a commercial approach to maintenance operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Ensure the successful delivery of our empty property works throughout our existing portfolio including garages, commercial buildings and where there is any reason for a property to be empty
• Drive the leadership and performance of the Grounds and Estates Services.
• Be the advocate for excellent customer service throughout the organisation, ensuring ease of access for customers and high levels of satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience

• Leadership, management, coaching qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Chartered membership of CiH or a understanding of the requirements for CiH as well as a commitment to working towards it.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar environment, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Demonstrable track record of managing large teams, including trades operatives, and fostering high engagement and staff welfare.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safety regulations, including the “Big 6” areas of statutory compliance.
• Commercially astute, with experience in managing substantial budgets and delivering cost savings without compromising on quality or safety.
• Strong supply chain and contract management skills, with the ability to manage complex contracts and supplier relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including contractors, customers, and internal teams.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our customers by ensuring their homes are well-maintained and their needs are met promptly. If you have a demonstrable track record of managing large teams, including trades operatives, and fostering high engagement and staff welfare, we encourage you to apply.

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