Maintenance Operative Bristol

New Appointments Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company is hiring a Maintenance Operative to carry out planned and reactive maintenance works across tenanted properties in Bristol. This full-time role offers a salary of £32,000 per year, with excellent benefits including 33 days annual leave and a pension scheme. Candidates should have proven experience in multi-trade maintenance and a full UK driving licence. The role involves remote work with daily travel to complete repairs and installations.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover

Health membership

Pension scheme

Equipment provided

Mileage expenses claimable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance roles.
• Confident across a range of disciplines.
• Able to work independently and manage travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties.
• Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, etc.
• Complete both responsive and planned maintenance.

Skills

Multi-trade maintenance experience

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Location: Bristol

Full-Time | Permanent

Mobile role – work from home with daily travel.

Monday to Friday (occasional flexibility may be required).

Salary: £32,000pa

Excellent benefits package included.

We are seeking hands‑on professionals to join our client’s property services team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance works across tenanted properties in the Bristol area.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring properties remain safe, functional and well‑maintained. You’ll work remotely and travel daily to undertake general repairs, installations and site upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs in residential properties.
• Perform tasks across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, and groundwork.
• Clean and maintain communal areas, including toilets, offices, and external spaces.
• Complete both responsive and planned maintenance in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

About You

• Proven experience in multi‑trade maintenance roles.
• Confident across a range of disciplines (e.g. basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
• Able to work independently and manage your daily travel and workload.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• DBS and CTC check required prior to start.

Benefits Include

• 33 days annual leave (25 + bank holidays).
• Life Cover (2x basic salary).
• Westfield Health membership – cashback on health services & high‑street discounts.
• Pension scheme (4% employer / 4% employee).
• Equipment provided (laptop/phone).
• Mileage expenses claimable from home.
• 6‑month probation period.
• Employee referral scheme.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points‑based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer withdrawn.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.