Adecco

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Manchester is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative to join a high-quality residential development in Manchester City Centre. You will be part of an on-site team delivering upkeep for apartments, communal areas and resident facilities to a high standard.

Responsibilities include reactive and planned maintenance, basic repairs (plumbing, joinery, decorating), health and safety checks and liaising with external contractors. A proactive, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in building or facilities environments.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, joinery, decorating and general repair tasks.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across the development.
• Complete general repairs including plumbing, joinery, decorating and basic electrical works.
• Undertake apartment repairs, redecoration and preparation for new residents.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required.
• Identify maintenance issues and recommend improvement works.
• Ensure maintenance records and paperwork are completed accurately.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Support the wider management team with operational requirements across the development.

Skills

Plumbing

Joinery

Decorating

General repairs

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Company

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join a high-quality residential development in Manchester City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, customer‑focused maintenance professional to become part of a busy on‑site team responsible for maintaining apartments, communal areas and resident facilities to a high standard.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the residential development, providing a high standard of service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across the development.
• Complete general repairs including plumbing, joinery, decorating and basic electrical works.
• Undertake apartment repairs, redecoration and preparation for new residents.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required.
• Identify maintenance issues and recommend improvement works.
• Ensure maintenance records and paperwork are completed accurately.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Support the wider management team with operational requirements across the development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a building maintenance, facilities maintenance or property maintenance role.

Required Skills

• Good all-round maintenance skills including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Preferred Skills

• Trade qualification in Plumbing, Joinery, Electrical Installation or a related discipline.
• Experience within residential, Build to Rent, student accommodation, hospitality or facilities management environments.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £31,000 per annum.

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you are an experienced Maintenance Operative looking for a new challenge within a professional residential environment, we would like to hear from you.