Guidant Global are working in partnership with one of the UK's biggest energy companies, SSE, who are looking for a Maintenance Operative to work at their office in either Reading or Thatcham.

SSE Facilities Management department is looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative for Reading/Thatcham to provide a service to the Company's corporate sites in respect of maintenance/service/repairs and installation of a variety of basic building services. You must be able to demonstrate previous handyman/maintenance experience, be able to achieve the highest level of customer service, work under pressure, possess a flexible approach and be prepared to travel. Have basic functional knowledge of Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning systems, Generators, Boilers, UPS systems and Fire alarms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake basic maintenance repairs, installation or servicing work as detailed by the FM Maintenance Supervisor/FM Maintenance Manager.
To assist with more complex tasks coordinated by team tradesmen/FM Supervisor.
To maintain all Company issued equipment in a clean, serviceable, presentable and safe manner.
Ensure all Company paperwork is completed accurately and legibly at all times and presented in a timely manner.
Participate in the Company's out of hour's emergency standby rota as required.
Maintain a professional manner at all times and develop good working relationships with customers and other staff members.
To research and prepare lists of required materials and equipment spares to Supervisor for actioning in order to facilitate the timely & effective service to our clients.
Communicate current status of works to our Helpdesk after completion of visit.
Ensure that work area is maintained in a clean and tidy state and dispose of all waste products in a suitable manner and in line with company procedures.
Respond in a timely manner to verbal/written and electronic requests.
Sign off FM work orders ensuring completion within allocated times and return to the helpdesk daily.
Carry out minor multi skilled activities within the facilities remit.

Ideal Candidates should possess:

Previous experience delivering handyman/maintenance related tasks in a commercial/light industrial environment.
Ability to learn/adhere to new processes.
Willingness to undertake further training.
Ability to effectively communicate with SSE staff and service providers.
Ability to show a professional attitude to whatever jobs carried out.
Ability to support and contribute to M&E and building fabric maintenance.

A good knowledge of health and safety legislation & requirements.
Ability to handle tools correctly and safely.
Good communication skills.

Good decision maker and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Use of Microsoft Office and CAFM Packages.
Driving License is desired

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.