Maintenance Operative

Catch 22; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workspace management is seeking a Maintenance Operative to oversee the maintenance of managed offices. Responsibilities include performing repairs, site inspections, and providing support during tenant move-ins. An ideal candidate will have proven experience in maintenance, good problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working independently or in a team. Attractive salary starting from GBP38k up to GBP45k with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Generous stock option scheme

28 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Parental leave

Pregnancy loss support leave

Free weekly lunch and bi-weekly breakfast

Cycle to Work scheme

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience within maintenance or construction.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems.
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performing site inspections and identifying repairs needed.
• Carrying out maintenance and repairs including plumbing and minor electrical work.
• Ensuring completion of works to company standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Electrical Equipment

Hardware Tools

Job description

Maintenance Operative (multi-trade), London/ mobile, to cGBP45k plus great package

Description

Our client designs and operates workspace for the world's most vibrant brands. From managing the design and build, to creating an elevated ongoing experience, we create workspaces that are worth leaving home for.

The Role

We're looking for an in-house Maintenance Specialist to keep our growing number of managed offices running smoothly, whilst ensuring that new offices we're opening are finished to the highest standards.

You will be:

1. The first line of service: running a first assessment of the situation: carry out repairs or recommending a specialist contractor on site
2. Performing site inspections, identifying and reporting the need for major repairs
3. When required, you'll be present when contractors attend sites and ensure completion of the works are up to company standards.
4. Performing maintenance and repairs including leaks, changing taps, general plumbing, tiling, minor electrical works, lock changes etc. As well as some decorating works: Painting, picture frames etc.
5. Providing support to the wider operations team during tenants move-ins (whiteboards, fixing TVs on walls etc)
6. Performing light carpentry (e.g. building cabinets)

About you

• Proven experience within maintenance or construction.
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems.
• Basic maths skills.
• As an expert problem solver, you can think outside the box to come up with solutions.
• Good communication ability and confidence in front of clients. You will be representing the company in a professional manner.
• Well-organised with good attention to detail.
• Health and safety is a priority and you can spot problems before they happen.
• Comfortable working alone and also as part of a team.

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary of between GBP38k and GBP45k (some flexibility)
• Generous stock option scheme (ask us what this means if you're not sure)
• 28 days holidays a year plus Bank Holidays
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver
• Pregnancy loss support leave
• Regular socials. We love a good party.
• Free weekly lunch, bi-weekly breakfast and daily snacks
• Team socials on a Thursday
• Octopus MoneyCoach
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Plumm - to support your mental health and wellbeing