Maintenance Operative

Courtman & Co; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Maintenance Operative to assist with the repair and upkeep of garage sites across London and Southern England. The ideal candidate will have proven maintenance experience and a full UK driving license. This field-based position involves various tasks including repairing garage doors, patching surfaces, and liaising with the office team. Benefits include a company van, holiday days, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing support from a well-established team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, trades, or property repair.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily job schedule.
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to record and report job outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of wooden garage doors, fascia boards, frames and fencing.
• Patching concrete and other minor surface repairs.
• Guttering and basic roof repair works.
• Removal of fly-tipped rubbish and general waste.
• Hedge trimming and vegetation control on garage sites.
• Lock changes, inspections, and basic garage door repairs.
• Weed control using appropriate treatments.
• Completing job reports with photographs and notes.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

About Courtman & Co.

Courtman & Co is a long-established and expanding property management company, specialising in the management and letting of lock-up garage sites across London and Southern England. Known for our straightforward approach and strong service standards, we offer a professional and supportive working environment for our team.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking to appoint a full-time Maintenance Operative to assist with the day-to-day repair and upkeep of our portfolio of garage sites. The successful candidate will carry out a broad range of general maintenance tasks across a defined territory (primarily covering Berkshire, Surrey, London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding counties), with support from our Head Office team.

This is a practical, field-based role, suitable for someone with general trade skills, a professional attitude, and a willingness to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of wooden garage doors, fascia boards, frames and fencing.
• Patching concrete and other minor surface repairs.
• Guttering and basic roof repair works.
• Removal of fly-tipped rubbish and general waste (some physical lifting required).
• Hedge trimming and vegetation control on garage sites.
• Lock changes, inspections, and basic garage door repairs.
• Weed control using appropriate treatments (training will be provided).
• Completing job reports with photographs and notes using a tablet-based system.
• Liaising with office and operations team to ensure clear scheduling and job follow-up.

Candidate Profile: Essential

• Proven experience in general maintenance, trades, or property repair.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily job schedule.
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to record and report job outcomes.
• Good communication skills, including occasional tenant or contractor liaison.
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in a job well done.

Desirable

• Based near In surrounding areas of Reading, with good access to counties .
• Previous experience in a mobile maintenance or estates role.
• Familiarity with basic property safety practices (manual handling, PPE, etc.).

What We Offer

• Company van (collected and brought back to HO each day).
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing support from a well-established team.