Maintenance Operative

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Swindon. You will be responsible for providing repair and maintenance services in accommodation, ensuring timely handling of faults and requests. Ideal candidates will have relevant maintenance experience, good communication skills, and a proactive approach to challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation is necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repair and maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to health and safety issues.
• Perform PPM checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarm).

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems

Job description

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Maintenance Operative, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Downing

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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

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 proactive 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 standard, including plumbing, joinery, electricals, painting, and decorating, supervising subcontractors when necessary.
• Carry out and close reactive maintenance jobs promptly and to high quality.
• Ensure high levels of maintenance and cleanliness for residents.
• Respond promptly to health and safety issues.
• Maintain all maintenance and health & safety records.
• Perform PPM checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarm).
• Assist with daily health and safety visual checks.
• Support risk assessments and monitoring.
• Escalate safety, welfare, and security concerns to the Line Manager.
• Carry out redecoration and repairs in apartments and communal areas.
• Identify potential future work areas.
• Complete paperwork and procedures per company policy.
• Escort contractors on site.
• Conduct building audits for safety and compliance.
• Assist with inspections and maintenance tasks related to tenancy end and periodic checks.
• Prepare apartments for new tenants.
• Support CapEx improvement works.
• Respond to emergencies and urgent issues as part of a call-out rota.
• Manage and meet KPIs set by the line manager.
• Coordinate with management for amenity space preparation for events.

Attributes & Skills

• Experience in domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in plumbing, joinery, or electrical systems are beneficial.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Experience in building mobilization is a plus.
• Well-organized with problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure quality.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• 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 – Friday, with 1 Saturday in 5 on a rota basis