Maintenance Operative

Ganymede Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support a high quality residential building in Manchester. You will be the main maintenance presence, handling repairs, planned checks and ensuring safety and cleanliness for residents.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on general maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach. A professional manner with residents and good organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general repairs across plumbing, joinery and basic electrical work.
• Professional and approachable with residents.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise repairs with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Complete general repairs across plumbing, joinery, basic electrical work, fixtures and fittings.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and site team.
• Carry out planned building checks and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete first-time repairs where possible.
• Escalate specialist or larger works to regional technical team.
• Coordinate with contractors attending the building.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and outstanding actions.
• Ensure all work is completed safely with minimal disruption to residents.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman

Fault finding

Customer service

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Permanent, full time

We are recruiting a Maintenance Operative to support the day to day running of a high quality residential building in Manchester.

This is a varied, hands on position suited to somebody with a strong general maintenance / Handyman background who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, presentable and working properly for residents.

You will be the main maintenance presence within the building, responding to repair requests, completing planned checks and resolving issues efficiently. Larger or more specialist works will be supported by a regional technical team and external contractors.

The role will include:

• Completing general repairs across plumbing, joinery, basic electrical work, fixtures and fittings


• Responding to maintenance requests raised by residents and the site team


• Carrying out planned building checks and preventative maintenance


• Diagnosing faults and completing first time repairs wherever possible


• Escalating specialist or larger works to the regional technical team


• Coordinating with contractors attending the building


• Maintaining accurate records of completed works and outstanding actions


• Ensuring all work is completed safely and with minimal disruption to residents

We are looking for somebody who has:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, residential or building services position


• Practical experience across a range of general repairs


• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with residents


• Good fault finding and problem solving skills


• The ability to manage their own workload and prioritise urgent repairs


• A strong understanding of health and safety


• A reliable and proactive approach


• Experience within hotels, residential property, care settings,student accommodation or facilities management is essential.

This is not purely a back of house maintenance role. You will be working within a busy residential environment, so communication and customer service are just as important as practical ability.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation