Maintenance Operative

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on sustainable living is hiring a Maintenance Operative in Leeds. The role involves providing high-quality repair and maintenance services across residential properties to enhance resident satisfaction, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication. Applicants should possess relevant maintenance skills and qualifications, alongside a strong understanding of health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Fluency in English with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs including plumbing, joinery, and electrical work.
• Complete maintenance efficiently and maintain cleanliness.
• Respond to emergencies as part of a call-out rota.

Skills

Plumbing

Joinery

Electrical work

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in plumbing or electrical systems

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Company:

Downing

Job Description:

Square Gardens by Downing Living focuses on green and open landscaped spaces, delivering sustainable living environments with exclusive shared amenities.

As a Maintenance Operative, your role is to provide proactive and responsive repair and maintenance services, ensuring faults and requests are addressed promptly to enhance resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, joinery, electrical work, painting, and decorating, supervising subcontractors as needed.
• Complete reactive maintenance jobs efficiently and to high standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and upkeep within the residence.
• Respond to health and safety issues promptly and accurately record all related activities.
• Conduct PPM checks, safety inspections, and assist with risk assessments.
• Report health, safety, and security concerns to management.
• Redecorate and repair apartments and communal areas as required.
• Identify potential future works and communicate them accordingly.
• Complete all documentation and support building audits and inspections.
• Assist with apartment preparations, end-of-tenancy inspections, and CapEx projects.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent issues as part of a call-out rota.
• Coordinate with management to prepare amenity spaces for events.

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems are preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Organized, problem-solver, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with good communication skills, professional presentation, and adaptability.
• Fluent in English, culturally aware, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one Saturday in five on a rota basis.