Maintenance Operative

Construction & Property Recruitment; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to ensure the highest standards of facilities. The role involves a range of maintenance tasks, collaboration with teams, and adherence to safety practices. The ideal candidate has experience in maintenance and strong practical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and various wellness perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Van

33 days annual leave

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Life assurance

Access to wellness platform

Staff benefit scheme

Free meals on shift

Complimentary gym use

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or construction role, ideally in hospitality or facilities management.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks.
• High standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Capable of lifting and operating in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks across the property.
• Plan schedules to minimise disruption for members and guests.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resolve urgent issues.
• Provide guidance to apprentices or junior team members when needed.

Skills

Proven experience in maintenance

Strong practical skills

Dependable and organised approach

Ability to work independently

Good workload planning skills

Physical capability for the role

Understanding of health & safety practices

Basic IT skills

Full 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.

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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