Maintenance Operative

New Appointments Group; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company in Plymouth is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to perform planned and reactive maintenance across residential properties. The ideal candidate will have experience in multiple trades and must hold a full UK driving license. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum and an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave and health benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover (2× basic salary)

Westfield Health membership

Pension scheme

Equipment provided (laptop/phone)

Mileage expenses claimable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance roles.
• Confident across a range of disciplines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties.
• Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating.
• Complete both responsive and planned maintenance in a timely manner.

Skills

Multi-trade maintenance skills

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Maintenance Operative – Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas – Full‑time, Permanent – Remote role with daily travel – Salary: £32,000 pa – Excellent benefits package included.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Operative with experience across a range of trades? We’re seeking hands‑on professionals to join our client's property services team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance works across tenanted properties in the Plymouth area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties
• Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and groundwork
• Clean and maintain communal areas, including toilets, offices, and external spaces
• Complete both responsive and planned maintenance in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards

About You

• Proven experience in multi‑trade maintenance roles
• Confident across a range of disciplines (e.g. basic plumbing, carpentry, painting etc.)
• Able to work independently and manage your daily travel and workload
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• DBS check required prior to start
• Successful applicants will require Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) and will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks

Benefits Include

• 33 days annual leave (25 + bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2× basic salary)
• Westfield Health membership – cashback on health services & high street discounts
• Pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee)
• Equipment provided (laptop/phone)
• Mileage expenses claimable from home
• 6‑month probation period
• Employee referral scheme

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points‑based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.