Head of Maintenance

First Recruitment Services; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

• Position: Head of Maintenance
• Salary: £35,000 per annum plus very good all round company benefits, including free lunches and an excellent pension scheme. This role is subject to DBS clearance
• Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00-17:30 full time
• Role based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. Due to rural and unique workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking on site for all staff.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our professional, reputable and friendly client as they seek to recruit a full time and permanent Head of Maintenance to join their team within their site on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. The role is based upon the hours of Monday- Friday 08:00-17:30.

Purpose of the role:

The Head of Maintenance role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and requires supervision of a small facilities team. A building trade is desirable but not essential.

Duties will include:

• All building and site repairs
• Health and safety compliance
• Fire risk analysis and compliance
• Security
• Plumbing
• COSHH
• General maintenance
• Planning preventative maintenance
• Co-ordinate repairs and perform compliance tests
• Manage email correspondence and facilitate maintenance requests from staff
• Order parts, chemicals and stock in accordance with the budget and purchasing procedures
• Maintaining and ensuring compliance with all appropriate health and safety regulations
• Co-ordinate the maintenance staff for daily work requirements
• Carpentry and plumbing as may be required
• To be an out of hours duty phone holder on a rosta basis to be agreed
• Providing phone support and to be a primary response contact in case of emergency
• Assisting with snow clearing, de-icing and other hazards that may arise

Competencies, knowledge and skills required:

• Excellent maintenance skills
• Full, clean driving licence – own transport is essential due to workplace location
• Excellent communication skills
• High levels of attention to detail and safety

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very friendly, unique and welcoming setting.

For more information regarding this new Head of Maintenance opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!