Maintenance Operative

urbanbubble; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused company in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to handle maintenance requests and ensure safety compliance. You will perform repairs, support operations, and foster excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, a proactive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers various employee benefits including a birthday off, enhanced sick pay, and wellness initiatives to support your well-being and growth.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Paid volunteering day

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a building technician or maintenance role.
• Knowledge of COSHH, decorating, fabric repair, and water systems.
• Familiarity with health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responding to maintenance requests and carrying out repairs.
• Conducting daily checks for compliance and safety.
• Managing tools and inventory in maintenance areas.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Customer service mindset

Problem-solving skills

Education

City & Guilds Multi Skills Certificate

IOSH Working Safely qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Electrical competency certificate

Job description

Role overview

Please note this role requires a DBS check.
Hey there! Ready to make a difference?
At urbanbubble, we believe cities should be vibrant, fun, and full of life. We’re all about creating welcoming communities where people feel truly at home. If you’re someone who loves making connections, providing top-tier service, and bringing positive energy to everything you do, we’d love for you to join us as a Maintenance Operative!

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Reactive Works

• Responding to maintenance requests and work orders quickly and effectively.
• Carrying out minor repairs, decoration, and reactive works in homes and communal areas.
• Performing lighting checks and replacing bulbs.
• Acting as the first responder for emergencies such as leaks.

Statutory Compliance

• Keeping accurate records of tests, inspections, and engineer visits.
• Supporting compliance checks such as fire alarm testing and PAT records.
• Raising issues and escalating to specialists when required.

Health & Safety

• Conducting daily checks to ensure life safety systems are working.
• Following all health and safety procedures and legislation.
• Ensuring PPE, tools, and equipment are used correctly and safely.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe workspace.

Third Party Contractors & Planned Works

• Escorting and supporting visiting engineers.
• Monitoring scheduled maintenance and reporting missed works.
• Logging contractor activity and ensuring site standards are maintained.

Site Stores & Plant Rooms

• Managing tools, consumables, and spare parts inventory.
• Keeping plant rooms and maintenance areas safe, clear, and well organised.

Customer Service and Team Work

• Acting as a role model for urbanbubble values.
• Working closely with the operations team and providing excellent service to residents.
• Communicating clearly and positively with both colleagues and residents.

What we’re looking for

• City & Guilds Multi Skills Certificate (desirable)
• Electrical competency certificate (within last 3 years)
• IOSH “Working Safely” qualification
• Previous experience in a building technician or maintenance role
• Knowledge of COSHH, decorating, fabric repair, flooring types, and water systems (L8 awareness)
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (computer-aided facilities management)
• A proactive, positive, and can‑do attitude
• Strong customer service mindset and problem‑solving approach

And here’s what we offer

• Birthday day off, monthly paid wellbeing hour & enhanced annual leave to make sure you get the rest you need.
• Company pension scheme & medical cover for your long‑term health & to help plan for the future.
• Refer a friend scheme to earn that bit of extra money by bringing incredible talent on board.
• Paid volunteering day & social events to give back to causes that truly matter & connect with your colleagues.
• Enhanced sick pay & family leave to take care of yourself & your loved ones.
• Life events for those big milestones like your child's first day at school or when you get the keys to your new home.
• Cycle to work scheme to help you get to work in a healthier, greener way.
• Study support to help you grow & reach your goals.
• Long service awards to celebrate every milestone with us.
• Employee assistance & counselling for those times when you need a little bit of extra support.

If you’re excited about making a real impact and being part of something special, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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