Independent Residential Maintenance Technician

Total Security Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Paid annual leave and bank holidays

Company vehicle or transport when/if;

Tools, equipment and workwear provided

Training and professional development

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Signature Properties South Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform general repairs and maintenance across our residential property portfolio. This hands-on role requires someone who can work independently, manage tasks from written work orders and complete jobs to a high standard.

The successful candidate will handle plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other trades, organise tools, and keep accurate records while maintaining safety and tenant relations. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience in residential property maintenance.
• Competent across a range of general maintenance trades.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently from written work orders.
• Good time management, reliability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete maintenance work orders issued by the Maintenance Manager or property team.
• Carry out general maintenance, including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, minor repairs, snagging and property upkeep.
• Diagnose faults and carry out practical, cost-effective repairs.
• Complete works efficiently, to a high standard and wherever possible on the first visit.
• Organise the necessary tools and materials before attending jobs.
• Identify additional works or specialist requirements and report these for approval.
• Provide job updates, completion photographs and accurate work order records.
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain safe working practices.
• Liaise professionally with tenants and leave properties clean and tidy following works.

Skills

General maintenance

Fault finding

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Signature Properties South Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform general repairs and maintenance across our residential property portfolio. This hands-on role requires someone who can work independently, manage tasks from written work orders and complete jobs to a high standard.

The successful candidate will handle plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other trades, organise tools, and keep accurate records while maintaining safety and tenant relations. A UK driving licence is required.