Maintenance Operative

Alex Young Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

30 days holiday (incl. BH)

Medicash

Overtime available

1 Weekend in 4

Job summary

Alex Young Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Operative for a new site in Canary Wharf. The role requires versatility to perform a range of repairs and maintenance tasks across plumbing, locks, flooring, lighting, and white goods.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in similar roles and, ideally, experience in student or residential accommodation. Basic electrical or plumbing qualifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a similar setting.
• Experience in student or residential accommodation is advantageous.
• A basic electrical or plumbing qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a mix of repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Basic plumbing tasks, lock changes, carpet tile replacement, lamp replacements.
• Move and replace white goods and perform light maintenance duties.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Plumbing basics

Lock changing

Carpet tile replacement

Lightbulbs

Painting & decorating

White goods handling

Moving

Education

Electrical qualification

Plumbing qualification

Job description

Our client is a thriving Student Accommodation company. It is looking to hire a Maintenance Operative to join its latest site in Canary Wharf.

As the Maintenance Operative, you must be multi-skilled and able to carry out a mixed variety of repairs and maintenance. This will include but not limited to basic Plumbing, Changing Locks, Replacing Carpet Tiles, Lightbulbs, P&D, Moving and Replacing White Goods.

As the Maintenance Operative you must have a proven track record in a similar role and ideally have worked in student accommodation or residential accommodation previously. It is also advantageous if you have a basic electrical or plumbing qualification.

Our client is offering:

• £35,105
• Mon - Fri (8am-5pm)
• 1 Weekend in 4
• Overtime available
• Pension
• 30 days holiday inclusive of BH
• Medicash and other company benefits

This is a lovely new opportunity for a Maintenance Operative or Handyman with a minimum of 4 years experience and who wants to join a progressive company