11 Oct
YMCA North Tyneside
North Shields
We’re looking for a Maintenance and Facilities Assistant to join our housing team!
Job Title: Maintenance and Facilities Assistant
Location: YMCA North Tyneside
This role contributes to the provision of services to our growing portfolio of Housing, areas are but not limited to North Tyneside, Stockton, Horden, Durham, Sunderland and Northumberland.
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary (FTE): £24,096 per annum
Who are we?
YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement.
Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance and Facilities Assistant to join our housing team! We are looking for someone who strives to achieve the highest of standards in what they do and ensure that our residents receive safe and well-maintained housing facilities.
Job Purpose: To perform maintenance and improvements to our buildings, ensuring timely and effective interventions are made that maintain all buildings to the expected standards. To assist with management of resources, including contractors, in respect of building related developments.
The purpose of this role will be to carry out maintenance and repair work, this includes but is not limited to plumbing, joinery, decorating,
heating, electrical etc.
Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!
Job Title: Maintenance & Facilities Assistant
Location: YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB.
This role contributes to the provision of services to our growing portfolio of Housing, areas are but not limited to North Tyneside, Stockton, Hordon, Durham, Sunderland and Northumberland.
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract Type: Full-Time
Rate of pay: £24,096 per annum
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- This is a ‘hands on’ post – the post holder is expected to undertake a wide range of tasks which could include but is not limited to general maintenance, joinery, decorating and plumbing.
- To support the Facilities and Maintenance manager in ensuring the interior and exterior of our buildings and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard
- Coordinate and control all building works and refurbishments with minimum disturbance to our stakeholders
- Carry out routine monitoring and repairs on all systems and liaise with our Estates and Facilities Manager if specialist repairs are required
- Ensure regular tests, checks and inspections are carried out and recorded,
including boiler function checks, fire alarm systems activation and water services
- Advise on any potential maintenance problems, e.g. heating systems, electrics, and faulty equipment
- Continue to improve standards and suggest refinements to procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation
- Comply with all aspects of Health & Safety at work Act (e.g. COSHH) to assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment, including recording all Health & Safety checks
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely
- Safely work with machinery and move heavy equipment
- Be the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assist with the induction of staff, e.g. emergency exits and fire points
- Give advice over the telephone and/or be prepared to be called out in emergencies when off duty
- Support management of contractors and maintenance workers
- Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of the organisation including its services, beneficiaries, layouts and procedures
If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 257 5434 and ask for Olivia O’Donnell, Maintenance Manager, or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.
Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we will be interviewing as we go.
Interview process: One Stage Interview.
Proposed start date: ASAP
To Apply:
Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.
Online Application Form: https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e
Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.
YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.
If you feel that this post is not for you but you are interested in working or gaining experience in a similar role please get in contact and the relevant member of staff will be happy to discuss current vacancy options, other zero hour agreements and Volunteering opportunities.
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