Maintenance Operative

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a reliable Maintenance Operative to support our facilities management across residential blocks in Manchester City Centre. This is a temporary, full-time position with potential to become permanent, offering variety and independence on site.

Key tasks include general handyman work, building fabric maintenance, routine checks, and fire alarm testing. No formal qualifications required; on-site M&E tasks are handled by our provider.

Qualifications

• Experienced in general maintenance or handyman work.
• Able to work independently once familiar with the buildings.
• Comfortable taking initiative and solving minor issues.
• Open to guidance and support when needed.

Responsibilities

• General handyman tasks including basic joinery such as securing door handles and repairing chair legs.
• Building fabric maintenance and minor repairs across multiple properties.
• Caretaker duties such as routine building checks and fire alarm testing.
• On-site support across multiple properties.

Skills

General maintenance

Independent work

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Manchester City Centre Pay: £13 -£15 per hour Schedule: Temporary Flexible, multi-day assignments preferred - could become a permanent role.

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Operative to support our Facilities Management team across several residential apartment blocks in Manchester City Centre. This is a temporary, adhoc position ideal for someone who enjoys variety and independence in their work.

Key Responsibilities

• General handyman tasks including basic joinery (e.g. securing door handles, repairing chair legs)

• Building fabric maintenance and minor repairs

• Caretaker duties such as routine building checks and fire alarm testing

• On-site support across multiple properties

No formal qualifications are required — technical tasks (electrical, mechanical, etc.) are handled by our M&E provider.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in general maintenance or handyman work

• Able to work independently once familiar with the buildings

• Comfortable taking initiative and solving minor issues

• Open to guidance and support when needed

This is a temporary full time role with a view to becoming a permanent career opportunity.