Maintenance Operative

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

7% pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to join our premium London student accommodation portfolio. You’ll carry out reactive repairs, planned maintenance and general building upkeep across modern residential properties, ensuring safety, compliance and a high standard of presentation for residents.

You’ll work with the site team, use a CAFM system on an iPad, support contractors and maintain maintenance records while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance background.
• Experience in painting, decorating and general building repairs.
• Customer-focused with proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• DBS check preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM).
• Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general handyman repairs.
• Daily building inspections using a CAFM system/iPad.
• Supporting contractors and maintaining maintenance records.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met.
• Delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Customer service

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Shift work

Tools

CAFM system

iPad

Job description

Maintenance Operative

£35,000 per annum | Multiple Locations Across London

Current Vacancies: Canary Wharf | Westminster | Tower Bridge | King's Cross

Looking for a hands-on maintenance role with a premium employer? Join one of London's leading student accommodation providers and help maintain high-quality, sustainable buildings while delivering an exceptional resident experience.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll carry out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep across modern residential properties. Working alongside the wider site team, you'll ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and well-presented.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM)


• Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general handyman repairs


• Daily building inspections using a CAFM system/iPad


• Supporting contractors and maintaining maintenance records


• Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met


• Delivering excellent customer service to residents

About You:

• Multi-skilled maintenance or handyperson background


• Experience in painting, decorating and general building repairs


• Customer-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude


• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work independently


• Happy working shifts, weekends and bank holidays


• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What's On Offer:

• Competive Salary up to £35,000 (negotiable)


• Premium London-based properties


• Excellent training and career progression


• 28 days annual leave


• 7% pension contribution


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Discounted gym membership


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Be part of an ambitious business opening Europe's largest PBSA building at Canary Wharf

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.