Maintenance Operative

Ritz Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Exeter to ensure high-quality repairs and maintenance across student properties. The role requires daily interaction with student customers and involves conducting health and safety checks, managing compliance inspections, and overseeing contractor works. Ideal candidates should have practical maintenance skills and experience in property upkeep, contributing to a positive living experience for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or a similar field.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high standard repairs and maintenance across student houses.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works within budget.
• Undertake health & safety checks and property inspections.

Skills

High standard repairs

Maintenance knowledge

Basic gardening tasks

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a permanent Maintenance Operative to come on board and work with my client. Their aim is to assure students a comfortable and exceptional living experience with the most modern appliances, high quality and attractive furnishings and fittings and the best use of available space during their time studying. The role is based in the City of Exeter.

You will be working at the forefront of the business with daily interaction with our student customers. Other duties include (but not subject to)

• Provide high standard repairs, maintenance and decorating across a portfolio of high-quality student houses.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance works within the property budget.
• Undertake periodic health & safety checks and property inspections.
• Carry out statutory compliance inspections if required.
• Ensuring the security and general appearance of the properties and gardens are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
• Managing maintenance and any third-party contractor works to a consistently high standard.
• Energy and utility management including meter reading and broadband service management.
• Assisting with ad-hoc jobs such as delivering keys, assisting tenants that are locked out.
• Basic seasonal garden maintenance.

This is a busy, varied and hands on role. To be considered for this role and a possibl...