Maintenance Specialist

Oliver Walton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye sight test

Daily fruit

Staff discounts

Sickness top-up pay

Birthday off

Wellness day

Company social events

Job summary

Oliver Walton in London is seeking an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join our in-house team. You will look after a portfolio of HMO properties across London, based from the Stepney Green office, handling day-to-day reactive maintenance and small projects such as partitions, refurbishments and garden works, ensuring safety and presentation for tenants.

You will work across all London boroughs, with a company vehicle for project work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson in residential property (HMO, social housing or private rent sector experience an advantage).
• Strong skills in at least two core trades such as carpentry/partitions, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, or basic electrical work (non-notifiable).
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual vehicle.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload and maintain high work quality without close supervision.
• Right to work in the UK - sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day reactive repairs at HMO properties across all London boroughs (carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, painting and decorating).
• Deliver small-scale projects such as building/altering partitions, refurbishments and garden works.
• Identify issues, propose practical solutions and complete works to a high standard with a right-first-time approach.
• Keep records of work completed (photos/notes) and plan your day from job tickets.
• Purchase materials under supervision, ensuring value for money and minimal wastage.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety requirements, PPE and safe use of tools.
• Respect tenants' homes and communicate professionally, leaving areas clean and tidy after works.
• Company vehicle provided for projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting & Decorating

Plumbing

Education

NVQ in core trade

Job description

Full job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative

Location: London

Hours: 9:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, 1 Saturday per month

Place of work: Daily travel to properties across London.

Salary: Salary to change to £35,000 - £40,000 Depending on knowledge and experience.

1 Saturday per month is mandatory

Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points - essential.

Candidate with immediate to short notice preferred, but not essential

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join us in-house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London.

Based from our Stepney Green office, you will work on both reactive day-to-day maintenance and small projects such as partitions, refurbishments and garden works, ensuring our properties are safe, compliant and well-presented for our tenants.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day reactive repairs at HMO properties across all London boroughs, including basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical (non-notifiable), painting and decorating.
• Deliver small-scale projects such as building or altering stud partitions, general remedials works such as refurbishments and minor remedial works: quick fixes and tiling, cosmetic updates, flooring repairs and garden/grounds maintenance where required.
• Identify issues on site, propose practical solutions and complete works to a high standard with a "right first time" approach.
• Work from job tickets issued by the office, plan your day efficiently, and keep clear records (photos/notes) of work completed.
• Purchase necessary materials under company supervision and monitoring: in line with our procedures, ensuring value for money and minimal wastage.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety requirements, including safe use of tools, working at height and use of PPE.
• Respect tenants' homes, communicate politely and professionally, and ensure areas are left clean and tidy after works.
• A company vehicle will be provided for specific projects: with safe driving and basic vehicle responsibilities.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson, maintenance operative or handyperson in residential property (HMO, social housing or private rent sector experience an advantage).
• Strong skills in at least two core trades such as carpentry/partitions, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, or basic electrical work (non-notifiable tasks such as changing fittings).
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual vehicle (both own vehicle and occasional company van).
• Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and maintain high work quality without close supervision.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with tenants, colleagues and suppliers.
• Right to work in the UK - we cannot sponsor for this role.

Desirable

• Experience working within HMO properties, student lets or other multi-occupancy housing.
• Any relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in a core trade, basic electrical, H&S certificates).
• Experience with basic IT or mobile apps for receiving jobs and uploading photos/notes.

What's in it for you

• Regular paid for eye sight test
• Fresh fruit available each day, staff benefits discounts, shops, GP and Counselling access*
• Sickness top-up pay with length of service, and additional holiday, Birthday off, Wellness day*
• Company social events throughout the year, company closure between Christmas to New Year

*company non contractual policies apply