Maintenance Operative

urbanbubble; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property managing agent in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Operative to provide support in maintaining luxury developments. The role involves handling building support requests, performing repairs, and ensuring high-quality work standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-facing roles and maintenance within residential properties, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £14.42 per hour

10% bonus

Enhanced family leave policies

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday day off

Day off when you buy your house

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong understanding of COSHH and basic water systems.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks and replace light bulbs.
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency call outs effectively.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

IOSH Working Safely qualification

Use of CAFM systems

Maintenance in residential properties

Basic painting skills

Teamwork ability

Understanding of COSHH

Knowledge of water systems and L8

City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate

Job description

Overview

Role overview: We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to assist in the day to day presentation and maintenance of our luxury development. You\'ll provide first line response to all building support requests and work orders raised. As the go-to person, you will oversee and carry out fabric and minor repairs.

What we offer

• We offer benefits including a basic salary of up to £14.42 per hour, 10% bonus, enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, enhanced sick pay, and more.
• Enhanced annual leave, including a birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house. Family always comes first at urbanbubble.

What will you do?

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks and replace light bulbs.
• Ensure works completed are to a high standard and completed within a realistic time frame.
• Carry out decoration and repairs to homes within 5 days, ready for letting.
• Liaise with the Building Manager to prioritise workload, communicating effectively.
• Ensure continual statutory compliance, keeping records of sheets and data.
• Inform the company of any additional works needed at location.
• Work well independently, yet be supportive of team members and goals.
• Ensure all works are compliant with HSE and water bye-laws.
• Respond effectively to emergency call outs/situations.
• Provide general maintenance assistance, including furniture building and storage, hanging pictures and items as requested, and assisting with familiarisation of new apartment and systems.
• Be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the site, supporting the team in additional ad hoc duties including manning the front reception desk, assisting with general enquiries and supporting the housekeeper when required.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification, or equivalent.
• Previous use of CAFM systems (preferably web based).
• Experience in a maintenance role within residential properties or student accommodation.
• Basic painting skills with an understanding of decorating and fabric repairs.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of COSHH.
• Knowledge of basic water systems and L8.
• City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate, or equivalent (desirable).

About urbanbubble

We’re not your usual property company. We’re the North West’s leading property managing agent. At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst unleashing your true potential.

If you believe you are the right candidate to join the team then apply now and grab this amazing opportunity to join a fantastic organisation that truly believes that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.

urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hardworking, innovative, passionate; who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer.