Maintenance Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance services. Responsibilities include general repairs, refurbishment, and maintaining safety and quality standards while working in occupied homes. Candidates should have experience in property repairs, excellent customer service skills, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a full-time contract with appealing benefits including a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in property repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Comfortable working in residential and communal areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-standard general repairs.
• Complete refurbishment activities.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service.

Skills

General property repairs

Customer service

Groundworks

Health and safety regulations

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Annual salary: up to £30,054.40

Maintenance Operative

Cambridge

Permanent – Full Time

Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week

Up to £30,054.40 per annum + Use of company van and fuel card

What we are looking for:

Join our skilled team delivering high-quality repairs and property refurbishments. We’re committed to excellent customer service and work to the highest standards of safety, quality and cost control.

You’ll be working in tenanted homes, as well as commercial and communal areas, under our South Cambs contract. Tasks include groundworks, internal property repairs.

Be part of a team making a real difference by keeping homes safe, clean and well-maintained for the community.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out high-standard general repairs across tenanted housing properties
• Complete refurbishment activities in both residential and communal areas
• Perform groundworks and internal property repairs as required
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and cost control standards
• Deliver best-in-class customer service while working in occupied homes
• Operate within the south cambs contract across tenanted, commercial and communal spaces
• Contribute to maintaining safe, well-presented and habitable living environments
• Collaborate with team members to uphold professional standards and community impact
• Working on fencing, landscapes and ground works to include repaving and drainage works.

Key Criteria:

• Experience in the above responsibilities
• Proven experience in general property repairs, refurbishment or maintenance
• Knowledge of damp and mould remediation techniques, including safe wash treatments
• Ability to carry out groundworks and internal repairs to a high standard
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Excellent customer service skills, especially when working in tenanted properties
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across varied environments
• Good organisational skills with a focus on quality and cost control
• Comfortable working in both residential and communal areas under contract guidelines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering practical solutions
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in plastering, pointing, brick repairs
• IT Literate

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
• Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Family-friendly policies and support
• Share Save and You Earn schemes
• Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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