Maintenance Operative

Pertemps Bond; East Langton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Compliance & safety training

Career progression opportunities

Long-term employment stability

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Leicester is seeking a reliable Maintenance Operative to join our team. The role covers general repairs, upkeep and multi-trade maintenance across areas, with a competitive salary and standard daytime hours.

This temporary-to-permanent position offers training and development, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to progress within the role as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Has previous maintenance experience
• Is practical, hands-on and able to use common tools
• Has experience in one or more trades
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Takes pride in completing work to a good standard
• Has a good understanding of health & safety
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to learn and develop their skills
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating or other trade experience is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance requirements
• Identify and report any defects or issues
• Complete basic repairs across various trades
• Assist with plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other maintenance tasks
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Follow relevant health & safety and compliance procedures
• Keep maintenance areas clean, safe and organised
• Work as part of a team while also being able to work independently

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Leicester

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Break: 1-hour lunch break, including 30 minutes paid

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

We are currently looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Operative to join our team in Leicester.

We’re looking for someone with previous maintenance experience who is confident carrying out general repairs, upkeep, and maintenance tasks across a range of areas.

A background in a particular trade is not essential — we are open to candidates with experience in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, decorating, building maintenance, or other relevant trades. Multi-skilled experience would be a strong advantage.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position with the potential to become permanent, with training and development provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance requirements
• Identify and report any defects or issues
• Complete basic repairs across various trades
• Assist with plumbing, carpentry, decorating and other maintenance tasks
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Follow relevant health & safety and compliance procedures
• Keep maintenance areas clean, safe and organised
• Work as part of a team while also being able to work independently

About You

• Has previous maintenance experience
• Is practical, hands-on and able to use common tools
• Has experience in one or more trades
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Takes pride in completing work to a good standard
• Has a good understanding of health & safety
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to learn and develop their skills

Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating or other trade experience is a bonus but not essential.

What We Offer

• £28,000 – £30,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• 1-hour lunch break, with 30 minutes paid
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Training and development opportunities
• Training provided on compliance, health & safety and relevant procedures
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the role
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity