Land & Property Maintenance Operative

Knightwood Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Knightwood Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Land & Property Maintenance Operative to join a private housing developer on a permanent basis. The role involves maintaining site grounds, installing CCTV and alarms, and managing your own workload.

This hands-on, independent position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00am–5:30pm, with occasional overtime and a strong emphasis on safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, facilities, construction or a similar hands-on role.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage own workload.
• Proactive, practical and professional attitude.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining site grounds and external areas, keeping them clean and tidy.
• Cutting grass, hedges and overgrown vegetation near public highways.
• Carrying out regular site safety and security checks.
• Installing and maintaining CCTV systems and burglar alarms.
• Liaising with other departments and providing site access.
• Carrying out general property maintenance and responding to issues.

Skills

Property maintenance

Independent worker

Organised

Health and safety

Communication skills

Job description

Salary/rate: Up to £35000.00 per annum + + Van

Permanent | Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

We are working with an established, privately owned housing developer looking to recruit an experienced Land & Property Maintenance Operative on a permanent basis.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in keeping sites safe and well maintained, and can confidently manage their own workload.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining site grounds and external areas, keeping them clean and tidy.

Cutting grass, hedges and overgrown vegetation, particularly where it encroaches onto public highways.

Carrying out regular site safety and security checks.

Installing and maintaining CCTV systems and burglar alarms, including CCTV monitoring.

Liaising with other departments and providing site access when required.

Carrying out general property maintenance and responding to issues.

Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Requirements

Previous experience in property maintenance, facilities, construction or a similar hands‑on role.

Confident working independently and using your own initiative.

Organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload.

Practical, proactive and professional with a positive attitude.

Good communication skills and a strong awareness of health and safety.

Electrical and/or plumbing experience desirable but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 per annum

Permanent, full‑time position

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Very occasional overtime when required

Varied role offering independence and responsibility

An excellent opportunity for a dependable, hands‑on individual seeking a permanent role with plenty of variety.