Maintenance Operative

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

7% pension contribution

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative for multiple locations across London. You will perform reactive repairs, planned maintenance and general upkeep in modern residential buildings, ensuring they stay safe, compliant and well-presented.

The role supports a proactive site team, with DBS required or willingness to obtain, and a flexible schedule including weekends and bank holidays. A rewarding career path with training is on offer.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance or handyperson background.
• Experience in painting, decorating and general building repairs.
• Customer-focused with proactive, can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM).
• Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general handyman repairs.
• Daily building inspections using a CAFM system/iPad.
• Supporting contractors and maintaining maintenance records.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met.
• Delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Painting & decorating

General repairs

Customer focus

Problem solving

Independent working

DBS enhanced

Flexible shifts

Tools

CAFM system

iPad

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Full-time

Permanent

£35,000 per annum | Multiple Locations Across London

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The Role:

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll carry out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep across modern residential properties. Working alongside the wider site team, you'll ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and well‑presented.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM)
• Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general handyman repairs
• Daily building inspections using a CAFM system/iPad
• Supporting contractors and maintaining maintenance records
• Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met
• Delivering excellent customer service to residents

About You:

• Multi-skilled maintenance or handyperson background
• Experience in painting, decorating and general building repairs
• Customer-focused with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Strong problem‑solving skills and able to work independently
• Happy working shifts, weekends and bank holidays
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive Salary up to £35,000 (negotiable)
• Excellent training and career progression
• 28 days annual leave
• 7% pension contribution

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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