Job Vacancy

We are currently looking to add an additional member to our team. Because we are small company the role will be varied with a wide range of tasks to be undertaken.
Primarily however the job will involve the annual maintenance of P.E. equipment in schools throughout Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. This yearly visit will involve basic repair work as required and the production of a hand written report sheet which is left with the customer for their records. The report states the general condition of all equipment and an estimated price of any outstanding repairs/replacements.
To carry out this role you will require excellent communication skills, firstly to write a hand written report but also to speak with confidence to caretakers/secretaries/head teachers as and when you are required to do so. Full training is given on the inspection and maintenance of the equipment and no previous knowledge is required although some DIY type skills would be beneficial.
As well as the primary role of maintenance operative you will assist in the installation of new equipment and carry out larger scale repairs of older equipment. The use of ladders and scaffold towers can be required to carry out these task and previous experience of using them would be beneficial but not essential.
As already mentioned, you would be expected to carry out a varied number of other tasks as and when required. These tasks could range from tidying the workshop to filing, cleaning your van (see below) to stock taking. As we are a small company everybody is expected to 'muck in'.

Although advertised as 40 hours a week a great deal of flexibility is required. Our first appointment is 8.30 AM and if working in Penzance, Ilfracombe or Taunton you would be expected to be at Saltash ready to leave at 6.45/7.00 AM. However if working in Plymouth then 8.00 AM would be the meet time in Saltash. The finish time for each day depends on when the last job is done but can be anywhere between 3.00 and 6.00PM. Because of school time tables and multi use halls lunch breaks can last anywhere between 30 minutes and 1 1/2 hours. This is why being flexable is so important. All work is carried out Monday to Friday, no weekends or evenings except in extremely exceptional circumstances.

The starting salary for this post is £14,000 p.a. This will increase whilst training is undertaken and more responsibility is given. We anticipate you will not go out on your own for the first year by which time you will have a good understanding of the job and be comfortable working on your own. At this point you will have use of a company van.

You will require a full clean driving license and be tidily dressed (polo and sweat shirts provided). We are looking for somebody who is punctual, eager to learn, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, able to work under pressure, a team player who can also work on their own initiative. A C.R.B. check will also be carried out to ensure you are a suitable person to carry out work in schools.

If you have any questions about this post please contact Kevin on 01752 845123 or 07773395220.

If you wish to apply for this position please send a CV with a hand written covering letter stating why you would be suitable for this role to the Unit 9 address above.