Job Specification: Maintenance Operative
Location: Properties across the West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, including one Saturday per month
About the Role
Muve Healthcare Group are looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Maintenance Operative to carry out general property maintenance, repairs and upkeep across a portfolio of properties in and around the West Midlands.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on individual with a range of maintenance skills, a good eye for detail and the ability to work independently to a high standard.
You will be responsible for ensuring properties are well maintained, presentable and safe, completing jobs efficiently and delivering a professional service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- General Property Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and general upkeep across residential and commercial properties as required.
- Painting and Decorating: Complete paint touch-ups, minor decorating works, filling holes and preparing surfaces.
- Plastering: Undertake basic plaster repairs, patching, filling cracks and making good damaged surfaces.
- Basic Joinery: Carry out minor joinery repairs, including adjusting doors, replacing handles, fitting shelves and other general carpentry tasks.
- Basic Plumbing: Undertake minor plumbing repairs, including fixing dripping taps, replacing tap washers, unblocking sinks, addressing minor leaks and replacing basic plumbing fixtures where competent.
- Garden Maintenance: Maintain outdoor areas, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, clearing rubbish and keeping gardens tidy.
- General Repairs: Identify and resolve minor maintenance issues, ensuring properties remain in good condition.
- Property Inspections: Assist with checking properties, identifying maintenance requirements and reporting any significant issues.
- Health and Safety: Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- Previous experience in property maintenance, general building maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
- Practical skills in painting, decorating, basic plastering, joinery and general repairs.
- Ability to undertake basic garden maintenance.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
- Good attention to detail and pride in completing work to a high standard.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and complete jobs within agreed timescales.
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks