Building Maintenance Technician

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company based in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Operative to oversee maintenance tasks across their residential site. The ideal candidate will handle reactive and planned maintenance, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and support residents in a well-presented environment. A competitive salary of £28,000 – £29,500 is offered, along with generous benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle and Tech schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks including plumbing, painting, and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance across the building.
• Identify and report building defects to contractors.
• Conduct statutory FM checks including fire alarm and lighting tests.
• Maintain stock inventories and order materials as required.

Skills

Reactive maintenance

Planned maintenance

Health and Safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Painting tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Residential

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of a unique business within the residential property sector; they have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join the team of their new development based in Birmingham.

About thisrole

The Maintenance Operative carries out a wide range of maintenance tasks across the site and ensures that external contractors are professionally managed and properly supervised, from quotation through to on-site delivery. They are responsible for the smooth running and implementation of the site’s maintenance programme, including liaison with developers at completion (where applicable) and with the building’s contractors. Working positively and proactively with the team, they take pride in keeping the building clean, presentable, and well maintained at all times, in line with Health and Safety, fire regulations, and all relevant guidance.

The ideal candidate:

You will take pride in ensuring the building is maintained to the highest standard, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance, and completing statutory facilities management (FM) checks. You will work closely with our front of house team to provide residents and visitors with a safe, well-presented, and smoothly run environment.

This role reportstothe Resident Services Managerand youare responsible for:

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance across the building, both reactive and planned.
• Identifying and reporting building defects to the appropriate contractor and managing follow-up where necessary.
• Completing general maintenance tasks such as painting, decorating, minor plumbing, joinery, and small electrical repairs (to UK regulations).
• Supporting defect management by liaising with contractors and tracking outstanding works.
• Conducting statutory FM checks including weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections (e.g. fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, water testing, fire door checks).
• Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance tasks, statutory checks, and contractor visits using our in-house systems.
• Maintaining stock inventories and ordering materials/parts where required.
• Ensuring all health & safety requirements are met, including safe use of tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Supporting the front of house team by ensuring communal areas are always clean, safe, and presentable.
• Building strong working relationships with residents, contractors, and colleagues to support a positive customer experience.

37.5 hours per week

Monday – Friday

09:00 – 17:30 – 1 hour break

Benefits:

As well as working with a friendly, inclusive, and incredibly supportive team who care about their work and take great pride in our buildings, we offer:

• A competitive salary (£28,000 – £29,500 depending on experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Group Personal Pension with Scottish Widows 5% employer contribution (salary sacrifice available)
• Private medical insurance with Vitality
• Cash plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Cycle and Tech schemes

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Antony on 0161 661 8000