Maintenance Operative

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their team in Sheffield, providing proactive repair and maintenance services across their properties. The ideal candidate will have experience in plumbing and electrical work, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, ensuring high standards of upkeep and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Keep maintenance and safety records updated and conduct regular health and safety inspections.
• Respond to emergencies as part of a call-out rota.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Downing

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Square Gardens by Downing Living is centered around green and open landscaped spaces, delivering a sustainable place to live with exclusive shared amenities and services.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will provide a proactive and responsive repair and maintenance service, ensuring faults and requests are dealt with promptly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform repair and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, joinery, electrical work, painting, and decorating.
• Complete reactive maintenance jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and quality in resident areas.
• Respond to health and safety matters promptly.
• Keep maintenance and safety records updated.
• Conduct PPM checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarms).
• Assist with daily health and safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Escalate safety or security issues to the Line Manager.
• Carry out redecoration and repairs in apartments and communal areas.
• Identify potential areas for future work and communicate accordingly.
• Complete all required paperwork following company policies.
• Escort contractors on site when necessary.
• Conduct building audits for health, safety, and compliance.
• Assist with inspections and maintenance tasks related to tenancy end procedures.
• Prepare apartments for new occupants.
• Support CapEx improvement works and schedules.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent issues as part of a call-out rota.
• Meet KPIs set by the line manager.
• Coordinate with management for amenity space preparations for events.

Attributes & Skills:

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems are preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Building mobilization experience is a plus.
• Organized, problem-solver, able to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines with quality output.
• Team player, proactive, and communicative.
• Attention to detail and ownership of tasks.
• Professional, confident, and outgoing presentation.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one Saturday in five on a rota basis.