Maintenance & Grounds Supervisor - Denaby & Wilsic

Hesley Group are recruiting for a Maintenance & Grounds Supervisor on a permanent, full time basis covering sites at Denaby and Wilsic.

The role primarily involves allocating tasks and co-ordinating colleagues and materials as and when required. You will lead a team, and delegate works and responsibilities to Operatives while being responsible for the fabric and quality of our built and external environments ensuring repairs and improvements are made with agreed timeframes. 

You must work as an effective team member and be committed to providing the right environment for people’s homes, external spaces and a safe and comfortable workplace. You will be efficient, thorough, responsive, have a positive approach to your work and form positive working relationships.

The base of this role will be Denaby, your main areas of work will be Wilsic/Denaby, however you may be required to travel to other services from time to time.

• Ensure homes and buildings are refurbished to a high standard whilst managing contractors in a safe and controlled way adhering to Contractor (Design and Management) Management 2015 Regulations.
• Take a lead role in our compliance to legislation including Fire and Legionella and ensure checks and servicing are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Attend regular meetings with key relationships to update on and book in works.
• Take part in regular personal supervision sessions and attend any training as required, and to contribute in a positive manner.
• Be aware of and comply with all relevant Hesley Group policies, including the Employee Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Data Protection and all Health and Safety at Work policies and procedures.
• Treat people we support, colleagues and visitors with respect for their individuality and needs and to ensure no-one is discriminated against because of their individual characteristics, e.g. race, religion or beliefs, sex, age, disability, gender reassignment.
• Support effective two-way communication by (i) checking all agreed means of communicating such as communication books, notice boards, diaries and maintenance logs every time you are on duty to check for information you need to know; (ii) attending meetings as required; (iii) involving the right people with decisions about the work needed; escalating faults and major items needed and; (iv) asking for feedback on work that has been completed.
• Assist the Grounds & Maintenance Manager in the delivery of safe environments in a professional manner.
• Work closely with in-house trades, plumbers, electricians & painters across sites.
• Undertake compliance checks & recording relating but not exclusive to: fire safety & prevention, legionella, electrical safety, powered equipment, premises & grounds.
• Assist with the ordering of supplies and resources as required for maintenance of the properties and estates.
• Monitor energy use and take necessary action to reduce waste. 
• ensure that emergency repairs are dealt with speedily and effectively.

• Knowledge of how and when to perform tasks related to garden and grounds development and maintenance safely and effectively
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace, including risk assessments, Fire Safety and Legionella Regulations

• Ability to work effectively in situations where several tasks need doing in a short timescale.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including ability to complete reports manually and electronically.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role.

• No criminal record including convictions, cautions, reprimands, bindings over or warnings which may be relevant to the safety and welfare of people who use our services or staff.
• Currently hold, clean full UK driving licence.

• Experience of using equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
• Experience of carrying out general maintenance tasks to a good standard.
• Experience of undertaking health and safety checks including fire prevention and fire safety.