Maintenance Operative

Ritz Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Build to Rent company is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative in Greater London. You will provide high-quality maintenance services, ensuring residents enjoy a safe living environment. Responsibilities include reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and compliance checks. The ideal candidate has experience in plumbing or electrical work, strong communication skills, and a customer-first approach. Offering competitive salary, with holiday and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity in the residential sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid overtime

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, electrical, joinery or general maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day reactive and preventative maintenance duties.
• Conduct planned checks such as fire alarm testing and emergency lighting.
• Liaise with residents professionally and handle maintenance requests.
• Liaise with residents professionally and handle maintenance requests.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical maintenance

Joinery

General maintenance

Strong communication skills

Basic IT systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

A Leading Build to Rent company is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Maintenance Operative to join their team at a modern residential development in Vauxhall. The salary banding is £30,000 - £35,000.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a responsive and high‑quality maintenance service across the site, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, well‑maintained living environment. This includes reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, compliance checks and liaising with contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day reactive and preventative maintenance duties
• Conduct planned checks such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, water hygiene, and health & safety inspections
• Undertake regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues or risks
• Complete scheduled inspections and follow up on actions promptly
• Liaise with residents professionally and handle maintenance requests with care and empathy
• Monitor and manage onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to standard
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and property documentation
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, permits and risk assessments

About You

• Experience in plumbing, electrical, joinery or general maintenance
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Confident with basic IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Pride in workmanship and a customer‑first approach

Shifts & Hours

Monday to Friday on a rota basis:

8am – 5pm or

9am – 6pm

1 in 4 Saturdays, 8am – 5pm (if a Saturday is worked, you’ll receive the following Friday off in lieu)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid overtime
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme>

If you take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy working in a resident‑focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected name in the Build to Rent sector.