Maintenance Operative

Jobtrain; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtrain is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support multiple services across the region. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep buildings safe, compliant and comfortable for the people we support.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, will involve travelling between sites, and occasionally overnight stays. You will work independently with CAFM systems and deliver tasks within set SLAs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally multi-site.
• General multi-trade skills including plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks.
• Strong understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices.
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; can work under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks (plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work).
• Perform fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to meet legal standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers regionally.
• Log and update tasks using the CAFM system and close completed work.
• Manage workload independently and meet SLA targets.
• Ensure van stock, materials and equipment are well managed and cost-effective.
• Travel between services with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Multi-trade

Problem-solving

Communication

Health & Safety

IT systems

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Plumbing & Heating NVQ 2+

Joinery NVQ 2+

Legionella Awareness Certificate

Tools

CAFM system

MS Office

Job description

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well‑maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team, supporting multiple services across the region. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks
  (including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs)
• Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
• Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using our CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs
• Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well‑managed and cost‑effective
• Travelling between services, with occasional overnight stays where required

What we’re looking for

• Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi‑site role
• General multi‑trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A positive, “can‑do” approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Desirable qualifications

(Not essential – training can be provided depending on experience)

• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2+
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• Legionella Awareness Certificate

Why join us?

• A varied, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable environments for the people we support
• Supportive team and strong development opportunities
• Autonomy to manage your day and travel between services
• A team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

If you’re a practical, proactive multi‑trade professional looking for a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.