Maintenance Operator

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operator for our client in London. You will maintain the building and communal areas, performing repairs and coordinating with contractors to ensure safety and high standards.

The role involves reactive and preventative maintenance across residential spaces, with responsibilities spanning safety checks, records, and on-site coordination. Excellent organisational skills and a hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, handyman, or building services roles.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical tasks helpful.
• Strong health and safety awareness on site.
• Good communication with residents and team.
• Able to manage a varied workload independently.
• Full UK driving licence may be required depending on site coverage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the building.
• Complete minor repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating).
• Conduct site inspections and log findings, maintain records.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and on-site team.
• Support health and safety compliance, fire safety checks, risk assessments.
• Manage stock of tools, materials and equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, supervising on-site works.
• Assist with void unit turnaround and make units ready for move-ins.
• Assist with out-of-hours emergency call-outs as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyman skills

Health and safety

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Education

NVQ in a building trade

Job description

Maintenance Operator

Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Operator. This is a hands‑on role responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the building, its communal areas and amenity spaces, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, well‑presented, and fully functioning living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the building, including communal areas, plant rooms, and amenity spaces
• Complete minor repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating) to a high standard, escalating specialist works to approved contractors where required
• Conduct regular site inspections and log findings, maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests logged by residents or the on‑site team
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety checks, PAT testing coordination, and risk assessments
• Manage stock levels of maintenance tools, materials, and equipment
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, supervising works carried out on site
• Support void unit turnaround, ensuring units are maintenance‑ready ahead of new move‑ins
• Assist with out‑of‑hours emergency call‑outs as required (if applicable)

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance, handyman, or building services role, ideally within residential, BTR, PBSA, or hospitality environments
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices on site
• Relevant trade qualifications advantageous (e.g. NVQ in a building trade) but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused approach, given regular interaction with residents
• Well organised, able to manage a varied daily workload independently
• Full UK driving licence may be required depending on site coverage

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000
• Opportunity to join a growing, well‑regarded operator in the property sector