Maintenance Operative - Coventry

Service Care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Maintenance Operative to join a busy Repairs and Maintenance team in Coventry. You will perform responsive repairs and general maintenance across occupied and void domestic properties, with a focus on plumbing or joinery as your core trade. A full UK driving license and own tools are required.

The role offers full-time hours, immediate start, and is ideal for an experienced multi-trader with social housing or local authority maintenance background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance operative or multi-trader roles.
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Joinery or equivalent.
• Experience in domestic property maintenance and social housing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied and void properties.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance to a high standard.
• Undertake plumbing or joinery tasks as core trade.
• Diagnose faults and provide cost-effective repair solutions.
• Ensure works are completed safely and report issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Joinery

Tools

Hand tools

PPE

Job description

Maintenance Operative - Handyperson

Location: Coventry

Pay Rate: £16.20 per hour PAYE | £19.36 per hour Umbrella (inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join a busy Repairs and Maintenance team covering the Coventry areas . The successful candidate will work across both occupied and void domestic properties , carrying out responsive repairs and general maintenance duties. We are particularly interested in candidates with a core trade in Plumbing/Joinery or someone who possesses All-Round maintenance skills . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Operative, Multi Trader, Plumber or Joiner with a background in social housing, local authority or domestic property maintenance .

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied and void domestic properties.
• Completing planned and reactive maintenance works to a high professional standard.
• Undertaking general maintenance duties alongside your core trade of Plumbing or Joinery.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying appropriate and cost-effective repair solutions.
• Installing, repairing and replacing domestic fixtures, fittings and components.
• Undertaking plumbing repairs including taps, toilets, sinks, pipework and associated fittings.
• Completing joinery repairs including doors, locks, skirting, kitchens and other timber components.
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards.
• Providing a professional service when working within occupied properties.
• Completing relevant paperwork and reporting any additional repairs or issues identified.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Maintenance Operative, Multi Trader, Plumber or Joiner .
• A recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Plumbing or Joinery .
• Experience carrying out responsive repairs within domestic properties.
• Previous experience within social housing, council or housing association environments is desirable.
• Full UK driving license.
• Own basic hand tools and PPE.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Good communication and customer service skills.