Maintenance Operative

C&P Recruitment; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Scotland is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to ensure high standards across facilities. The role involves performing various maintenance tasks, collaborating with teams, and providing practical solutions. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, strong practical skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits including a company van and staff wellness support provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Van

33 days annual leave pro-rata

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Life assurance

Access to wellness platform

Staff benefit scheme

Free meals on shift

Complimentary use of staff gym

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in a maintenance, general trade, or construction role, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong practical skills with adaptability to various tasks is essential.
• Physical capability including lifting and working at height is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks across the property portfolio.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve urgent issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide guidance to apprentices.

Skills

Proven experience in maintenance or general trade

Strong practical skills

Dependable and organised

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good workload planning skills

Physical capability for demanding tasks

Understanding of health & safety practices

Basic IT skills

Full, valid UK driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Operative to join our clients dedicated property team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute to the smooth running and presentation of a high-quality estate environment.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the facilities are kept to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks across the property portfolio.
• Working closely with the Property Coordinator and guest services teams to plan schedules and minimise disruption for members and guests.
• Following a rotating shift pattern, including late shifts and one weekend in four, with on-call duties during back shift for essential emergencies.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests, fault-finding, and resolving urgent issues efficiently.
• Delivering practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues and external contractors, and providing guidance to apprentices or junior team members when needed.

About You

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Proven experience in a maintenance, general trade, or construction role‑ideally within hospitality, facilities management, or estate operations.
• Strong practical skills and the ability to adapt to a broad range of tasks.
• A dependable, organised, and conscientious approach with a high standard of workmanship.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems efficiently.
• Good workload planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Physical capability to meet the role’s demands, including lifting, working at height, and operating across varied environments.
• A solid understanding of health & safety practices; first aid certification is an advantage.
• Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, for record-keeping and reporting.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Share of gratuities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company Van
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Life assurance
• Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
• Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
• Meals on shift are provided free of charge
• Complimentary use of staff gym