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UPVC Repairs Operative - Property Services
Job Type: Temp - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Temp Rate: £24.40 per hour
Salary: £41,327 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
A UPVC Repairs Operative is required to join a reputable housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and planned maintenance across occupied residential properties. The role will focus exclusively on the repair, overhaul and maintenance of existing UPVC windows and doors. This is not an installation role.
The successful candidate will have experience diagnosing and rectifying faults to UPVC components, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service to residents.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Carrying out repairs to existing UPVC windows and doors
- Repairing and replacing window and door mechanisms, hinges, handles and locks
- Diagnosing faults and completing effective first-time fixes
- Overhauling existing window and door systems to improve performance and lifespan
- Updating work orders and material usage through PDA/mobile technology
- Maintaining van stock and ordering materials as required
- Providing excellent customer service and communication to residents
- Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements
Requirements:
- Previous experience carrying out UPVC window and door repairs
- Experience working within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs
- Ability to diagnose faults independently and provide effective repair solutions
- Experience using PDA/mobile working systems
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Benefits:
- Company van and fuel card provided for business use
- 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
- Generous pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life cover and income protection
- Funded training and development opportunities
- Permanent opportunity with a leading housing provider
If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.
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