Maintenance Operative

urbanbubble Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work

Job summary

urbanbubble Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support daily presentation and maintenance of our luxury development. You will handle first‑line responses to building support requests, give technical advice, and oversee fabric and minor repairs to ensure the development runs smoothly.

You'll work on tasks like lighting checks, decorating, repairs, liaising with Building Manager, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Electrical Competency Certificate (last 3 years).
• IOSH Working Safely qualification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8.
• Previous use of CAFM systems (web based).
• Maintenance experience in residential properties or student accommodation.
• Basic painting skills and decorating/fabric repairs.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong COSHH understanding.

Responsibilities

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks and replace light bulbs.
• Ensure works completed to a high standard within timeframes.
• Carry out decorating and repairs to homes within 5 days, ready for letting.
• Liaise with Building Manager to prioritise workload and communicate effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Rent Smart and the Letting Code of Conduct.
• Inform company of any additional works needed at location.
• Work independently or within a team to meet site goals.
• Ensure works are compliant with HSE and water bye-laws.
• Respond effectively to emergency call outs/situations.
• Provide general maintenance assistance, including furniture assembly and fixtures hanging.
• Support site needs including front reception duties and housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Competency Certificate

IOSH Working Safely

City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate

Water Hygiene/L8 knowledge

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

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 our go-to person, the one with the know of how to keep the development running like clockwork, you'll give technical advice and support, whilst also overseeing and and carrying out fabric and minor repairs.

What do we offer?

• basic salary of up £17,500
• 10% bonus
• enhanced family leave policies
• cycle to work scheme
• season ticket loan
• enhanced sick pay
• and much much more!

We also offer enhanced annual leave, including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!

What will you do?

• Check the work order system daily for current reactive and future works.
• Carry out lighting checks, replacing light bulbs.
• Ensure works completed are to a high standard & completed within 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 complaince with Rent Smart and the Letting Code of Conduct.
• Inform company of any additional works needed at location.
• Work well independently, yet be supportive of team members and goals.
• Be able to make sure any works completed are compliant in line with HSE and water bye-laws
• Be able to respond effective to emergency call outs / situations.
• To provide general maintenance assistance, including furniture building and storage, hanging pictures and items as requested and assisting them in familiarisation of their new apartment and systems.
• To 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.

Requirements

• Experience working in a customer facing role.
• Electrical Competency Certificate, or equivalent (within the last 3 years).
• IOSH Working Safely qualification, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8.
• Previous use of CAFM systems (preferably web based).
• Already working within a maintenance role within residential properties or student accommodation.
• Have basic painting skills with an understanding of decorating and fabric repairs.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of COSHH.
• City and Guilds Multi Skills Certificate, or equivalent (desirable).

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. So, what do you say - interested?

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.

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