Maintenance Operative / Handyman

deverellsmith; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm

Immediate start

Leeds location

Modern building

Friendly on-site team

Job summary

deverellsmith is looking for a hands-on Resident Maintenance Operative to join a modern Build to Rent development in Leeds. You’ll start as a temp and move into a permanent role, offering long-term security for the right person.

You’ll handle reactive maintenance, carry out planned works across apartments and communal areas, and turn around void apartments for new move-ins. Light plumbing, carpentry, decorating and compliance checks are also part of the role, with a friendly on-site team driving

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance background in residential settings.
• Strong customer service when dealing with residents.
• Self-motivated and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Handle reactive maintenance requests promptly.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance across apartments and communal areas.
• Turn around void apartments for new move-ins.
• Light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating and repairs.
• Conduct compliance checks (fire alarms, water temperature, emergency lighting).
• Keep the building, amenity spaces and plant areas looking their best.
• Liaise with contractors and maintain accurate job records.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Customer service

Self-motivated

Organised

Job description

Resident Maintenance Operative - £31,200 per annum - Temp to Perm - Leeds BTR - Start ASAP

Fix things, make residents happy, and get a permanent role out of it. Start this week.

We're looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled Resident Maintenance Operative to join a modern Build to Rent development in Leeds. You'll start as a temp and move into a permanent role, so there's long-term security here for the right person.

What's on offer

• £31,200 per annum (£15 per hour)
• Temp to perm, with a permanent contract for the right person
• Immediate start
• A modern, well-run residential building, not a tired old estate
• A friendly on-site team where your work gets noticed

What you'll be doing

• Handling reactive maintenance requests from residents quickly and to a high standard
• Planned preventative maintenance across apartments and communal areas
• Turning around void apartments so they're ready for new move-ins
• Light plumbing, electrical (non-certified), carpentry, decorating and general repairs
• Compliance checks, such as fire alarm tests, water temperature checks and emergency lighting
• Keeping the building, amenity spaces and plant areas looking their best
• Liaising with contractors and keeping accurate job records

What we're looking for

• A multi-skilled maintenance background, ideally in residential, BTR, PBSA, hotels or facilities
• A friendly, professional manner with residents. Customer service matters here.
• Someone self-motivated and organised who takes pride in their work
• Right to work in the UK

Hours:

40 hours per week [e.g. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional weekend cover]