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This is a permanent full time position working 4 days a week, 8am – 5pm.

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Reports To: General Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure the Garden Centre, Children’s Nurseries and surrounding grounds are well kept and in working order. To support the Retail Team with events and change of seasons which require renovations of existing customer spaces.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain building systems (heating, ventilation, plumbing etc.)
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.
• Participate in coordination and implementation of projects (e.g. event builds, shop floor renovations etc).
• Oversee maintenance contracts and ensure works are carried out and contracts are renewed at the best price.

Required qualifications & experience

• Proven maintenance experience.
• Related degree from a technical college.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.

Preferred qualifications & experience

• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Experience in carpentry (2 years).
• Experience in plumbing (2 years).
• Strong organizational and follow up skills.
• Eye for detail.

Key Behaviours

• Must be confident, motivated, and able to work independently
• Must have a pleasant, helpful, and optimistic attitude and ability to form strong working relationships across a variety of business functions.
• Ability to work as a valuable team member actively supporting others and having a flexible can-do attitude.
• Arrive for work on time, ready to begin work or attend team meetings at the agreed times.
• Take pride in your appearance, ensuring uniform is correct as per the Dress Code Policy.
• Be happy and prepared to move between departments, as the needs of the business require.
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and the Health & Safety of those around you.
• ‘Wow’ our customers by connecting with, laughing with, and making them smile!
• Treat everyone with respect.
• Work as one team across the Ruxley family.
• Make a difference every day.

We are looking for a competent receptionist to manage our phone switchboard, greet and assist visitors and assist with office administrator duties.

The Role…

Being the first point of contact for all customers queries over the phone. Assisting customers as much as possible before transferring the call.

Greeting and assisting visitors.

Assisting with office duties such as stationery orders, topping up office supplies and filing.

Assisting Managers with adhoc administrative tasks.

Issuing and managing the stock of company uniform.

Assisting the HR Manager with managing recruitment queries and new applicants.

The Hours…

This is a part time role working Monday – Friday, 1:30pm – 5:30pm.

Experience…

Previous experience in a similar role is ideal, however not essential.

Candidates must have a good telephone manner and exceptional communication in verbal and written English.

Candidates must be computer literate and be able to use Outlook and Excel.