Maintenance Operative

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property management sector seeks a Maintenance Operative to provide a high-quality repair and maintenance service. This full-time role involves ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and adhering to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in domestic maintenance, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in domestic electrical/plumbing/general maintenance preferred.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Well organized and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repair and maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work.
• Carry out reactive maintenance jobs in a timely manner.
• Conduct building audits for health & safety compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant qualification in plumbing, joinery or electrical systems

Job description

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Client:

Downing

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Maintenance Operative

Manchester

Full-Time

Permanent

Square Gardens by Downing Living is centred around green and open landscaped spaces. Fundamental to our brand is delivering a sustainable place to live and gather with exclusive shared resident amenities and services.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering the best experience to our customers by providing a pro-active and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring that faults and maintenance requests within the accommodation are dealt with in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high-quality including plumbing, joinery, electricals, painting and decorating and supervise any of these aspects that are subcontracted.
• Carry out and close reactive maintenance jobs in a timely manner and to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all residents enjoy a high level of maintenance and cleanliness.
• Understand and respond to health and safety matters in a timely manner.
• Administer all maintenance and health and safety records.
• Carry out PPM checks (e.g. emergency lighting, fire alarm).
• Assist with visual daily health and safety checks.
• Support and complete risk assessment monitoring.
• Escalate all Heath, Safety, Welfare and Security issues or concerns to the Line Manager.
• Carry out redecoration and repairs within apartments and communal areas.
• Identify and communicate any potential areas for future works.
• Complete all paperwork and procedures in line with company policy.
• Escort contractors whilst working on site.
• Conduct building audits including health & safety and compliance.
• Assist with periodic and tenancy end inspections and associated maintenance tasks resulting form these.
• Preparing apartments for occupation.
• Support with CapEx improvement works/schedules.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and be part of a maintenance call-out procedure.
• Manage and meet agreed KPI’s as set by the line manager.
• Working closely with the Management team to co-ordinate the preparation of amenity spaces for events.

Attributes & Skills

• Previous experience of domestic electrical/plumbing/general maintenance would be an advantage.
• Hold a relevant qualification in either plumbing, joinery or electrical systems would be an advantageous if at all possible.
• Have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the impact of the works being undertaken
• Previous building mobilisation experience would be an advantage.
• Well organised, ability to problem solve, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output.
• A strong team player supporting all colleagues when required and feel confident to put forward suggestions and ideas.
• Attention to detail and taking ownership of all of core tasks/duties.
• Professional presentation, confident and outgoing in nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English, culturally aware and able to adapt communication style.

Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday with 1 Saturday in 5 on a rota basis