Maintenance Operative

Options Resourcing Ltd; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is seeking a reliable Maintenance Operative to join a facilities management team covering healthcare sites across North London and East London. You will perform a range of hands-on maintenance duties to keep buildings safe and compliant.

This permanent, full-time role offers 38 hours per week with early mornings and one Sunday per month. Benefits include life assurance, pension, private medical insurance after probation, and access to wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance operative or handy person role.
• Hands-on approach to general maintenance and repairs.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, and electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

• General painting and decorating.
• Basic carpentry and repairs.
• Basic plumbing tasks, including water treatment.
• Basic electrical maintenance tasks.
• Cleaning and maintaining air handling units.
• Carrying out emergency lighting and fire alarm checks.
• Furniture repairs and general upkeep.
• Completing ad-hoc maintenance duties as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining a professional approach when working within healthcare environments.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: North London and East London

Salary: £28,500 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 38 hours per week

About the Role

A leading facilities management company is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to join their facilities maintenance team, covering a portfolio of healthcare facilities across three sites in North London and one site in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, reliable individual with general maintenance experience who can carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks across multiple healthcare environments.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 2:00pm
• One Sunday per month

38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• General painting and decorating.
• Basic carpentry and repairs.
• Basic plumbing tasks, including water treatment.
• Basic electrical maintenance tasks.
• Cleaning and maintaining air handling units.
• Carrying out emergency lighting and fire alarm checks.
• Furniture repairs and general upkeep.
• Completing ad-hoc maintenance duties as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining a professional approach when working within healthcare environments.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance operative or handy person role.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to general maintenance and repairs.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, and electrical tasks.
• Any relevant training or maintenance qualifications would be advantageous.
• A positive, can‑do attitude with good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without close supervision.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working across multiple healthcare sites.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance after one year of service.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee recognition and referral bonus schemes.
• Access to wellbeing programmes and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including eye care vouchers, retail discounts and an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Full induction and training.
• Uniform and PPE provided where applicable.
• Access to online learning and career development opportunities.
• One paid volunteering day per year to support the local community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dependable and proactive Maintenance Operative who takes pride in their work and can confidently carry out general repairs across a range of healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, maintaining high standards and supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the buildings