Maintenance Operative

TalentRise Recruitment; Datchet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentRise Recruitment is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to join on-site teams at two Build-to-Rent developments in Slough and Staines. You will maintain apartments and communal areas to a high standard, respond to maintenance requests, and help ensure residents receive an excellent service.

Reporting to the General Managers, you will perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor electrical work, support handovers, coordinate with external contractors, and keep accurate records in the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general reactive maintenance.
• Skilled in basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical works and painting.
• Experience with fire alarm testing and routine inspections.
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and resident service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support apartment handovers and ensure properties are ready for new residents.
• Identify, record and report snags and defects.
• Perform general reactive maintenance across the building and apartments.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and fire alarm testing.
• Conduct regular building patrols and address health and safety concerns.
• Coordinate external contractors and monitor workmanship quality.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and update the Yardi system.
• Monitor site stock and maintain tools and equipment.
• Support move-ins and move-outs as required.
• Escalate urgent issues and document incidents.
• Maintain a visible, helpful presence for residents.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Health & safety

Record keeping

Vendor coordination

Yardi system

Tools

Yardi system

Job description

About the Company

A leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator providing high-quality rental homes within well-established residential communities.

The developments offer beautifully designed apartments, modern amenities and thoughtfully maintained communal spaces, with a strong focus on resident experience, service and attention to detail.

The business is committed to delivering a high standard of living through quality homes, responsive maintenance and a welcoming environment where residents feel at home.

The Role: Maintenance Operative

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Maintenance Operative to join the on-site teams across two BTR developments in Slough and Staines.

Reporting directly to the General Managers, you will be responsible for maintaining the buildings and apartments to a high standard, responding to maintenance requests and ensuring residents receive an excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting apartment handovers and ensuring properties are ready for new residents.
• Identifying, recording and reporting snags and defects.
• Carrying out general reactive maintenance, including basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical works and painting.
• Responding to resident maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
• Completing preventative maintenance, including fire alarm testing, void flushing and routine inspections.
• Conducting regular building patrols and identifying any health and safety concerns.
• Managing apartment turnaround, ensuring vacant properties are ready for incoming residents.
• Maintaining communal areas and facilities to a high standard.
• Coordinating external contractors and monitoring the quality of completed works.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and updating the Yardi system.
• Monitoring site stock and ensuring maintenance tools and equipment are kept in good condition.
• Supporting resident move-ins and move-outs where required.
• Escalating urgent maintenance issues and reporting any accidents or incidents.
• Providing a visible, helpful and approachable presence for residents