Maintenance Operative - Hammersmith, England

Ritz Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in London seeks a Maintenance Operative to oversee daily maintenance responsibilities, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in plumbing or electrical maintenance and be qualified to NVQ level 2. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, with duties including building patrols and inspections.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance.
• Experience in student accommodation or hotels.
• Ability to work weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled flat inspections and log maintenance issues.
• Support compliance with maintenance procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

NVQ level 2 in electrical/plumbing maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Operative - Hammersmith, England, London

Client:

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f261c670a6e6

Job Views: 6

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

The role entails:

• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Undertake regular building patrols to identify any maintenance requirements and complete all resultant actions in accordance with the core operating procedures.
• Provide specialist support for electrical/plumbing repairs throughout the property.
• Undertake scheduled flat inspections and record them. Complete all resultant actions in a timely manner.
• Record, log, and monitor any maintenance issues that may arise within the property.
• Support in monitoring compliance with Planned and Reactive Maintenance procedures, ensuring buildings are safe for both our Customers and Employees.
• Ensure that compliance tasks are undertaken and recorded.
• Keep maintenance records for all services, including PAT testing and fixed wiring certification.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Perform other roles within the operations/maintenance of the portfolio as needed.

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

• At least 2 years’ domestic electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in student accommodation buildings or hotels.
• Intermediate skills in business operating systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong and clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in electrical/plumbing maintenance.
• Punctual and reliable.
• A team player with a willingness to support others, trustworthy, and positive attitude.
• Reside within a reasonable travel distance to the property.
• Ability to work weekends and Bank Holidays as per the site rota.

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