Maintenance Operative — Build safe, welcoming homes

urbanbubble Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

wellbeing hour

enhanced annual leave

Pension & medical cover

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Paid volunteering day & regular Social

Study support & career development op​

Employee assistance & counselling supp

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

urbanbubble Ltd is partnering with Starlight to operate Trinity Way in Manchester and seeks a Maintenance Operative to keep our buildings and shared spaces safe, welcoming, and well cared for. You’ll provide first-line maintenance, carry out repairs, and support resident experience on day-to-day operations.

You’ll work with both teams, respond to requests, check safety systems, accompany engineers, manage tools, and uphold COSHH, fire safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in building technician or maintenance role.
• Electrical competency certificate within last 3 years.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification.
• Knowledge of COSHH, decorating, fabric repair, flooring types, and water systems (L8 awareness).
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (computer-aided facilities management).
• Proactive, positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders quickly and effectively.
• Carry out minor repairs, decoration, and reactive works in homes and communal areas.
• Perform lighting checks and replace bulbs.
• Act as first responder for emergencies such as leaks.
• Keep records of tests, inspections, and engineer visits.
• Support fire alarm testing and PAT records.
• Escort and support visiting engineers.
• Log contractor activity and maintain site standards.
• Manage tools, consumables, and spare parts inventory.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and residents.

Skills

First-line maintenance

Customer service mindset

COSHH knowledge

Decoration & fabric repair

Water systems knowledge

CAFM familiarity

Proactive attitude

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds Multi Skills Certificate

IOSH Working Safely

Electrical competency certificate

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

urbanbubble Ltd is partnering with Starlight to operate Trinity Way in Manchester and seeks a Maintenance Operative to keep our buildings and shared spaces safe, welcoming, and well cared for. You’ll provide first-line maintenance, carry out repairs, and support resident experience on day-to-day operations.

You’ll work with both teams, respond to requests, check safety systems, accompany engineers, manage tools, and uphold COSHH, fire safety, and quality standards.