Facilities Maintenance Operative - Leicester (3-Month Contract)

Tech-People; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech-People seeks a proactive Maintenance Operative to support an occupied site in Leicester on a 3-month contract. You will handle duties from post management to basic repairs and site inductions, ensuring a smooth daily operation.

Working hours are 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours). The role requires hands-on attitude, good communication, and a professional appearance to greet site users and contractors on a busy site.

Qualifications

• Previous facilities or maintenance experience.
• Practical, hands-on approach and good customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and good communication.
• Able to work safely within your level of competence.

Responsibilities

• Managing post and providing inductions for visitors and contractors.
• Carrying out site inspections and reporting any issues.
• Liaising with contractors and the facilities team to ensure reactive jobs are completed.
• Basic cleaning of kitchen and toilet areas.
• Minor repairs to doors, furniture and fittings.
• Basic electrical and plumbing tasks within your competence.
• Simple HVAC adjustments and assisting with fire alarm tests.
• Providing a professional and friendly service to site users.

Skills

Customer service

Hands-on

Professional appearance

Communication

Job description

Tech-People seeks a proactive Maintenance Operative to support an occupied site in Leicester on a 3-month contract. You will handle duties from post management to basic repairs and site inductions, ensuring a smooth daily operation.

Working hours are 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours). The role requires hands-on attitude, good communication, and a professional appearance to greet site users and contractors on a busy site.