Maintenance Specialist

Lombard Operations; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Job summary

Lombard Operations is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Specialist to manage daily upkeep of a London & Surrey property portfolio. You will perform hands-on maintenance across carpentry, decorating, plumbing and electrical tasks, and coordinate external contractors when required.

The role requires practical maintenance experience, good problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A valid van-driving licence is preferred for on-site tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven practical skills in carpentry, decorating, plumbing and electrical work.
• Experience across repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Able to perform scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day upkeep of a property portfolio.
• Identify and coordinate external specialists for complex work.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and on time.
• Liaise with team to ensure projects run smoothly.

Skills

Carpentry

Decorating

Plumbing

Electrical work

Repairs

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Team liaison

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Van driving

Job description

Location:

London & Surrey (projects across both regions) / Family Office

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Hours:

Monday to Friday – 9am – 6pm (Weekend availability)

Salary:

£65,000 per annum plus company van

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Specialist to take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of a property portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of maintenance skills and practical experience, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve general maintenance requirements efficiently and independently. Where a repair or maintenance requirement falls outside the candidate’s area of expertise or requires a specialist contractor, they will be responsible for identifying the appropriate external specialist, arranging the required work, and overseeing the process through to completion, ensuring that work is carried out to a high standard and within the required timeframe.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, reliable and resourceful.

Maintenance skills and qualifications:

• Proven practical skills in areas such as carpentry, decorating, plumbing, repairs, electrical work and more
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks, including indoor and outdoor areas
• Conducting preventative maintenance and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Liaising with the team to ensure that they complete projects on time
• Proven experience in maintenance roles
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Knowledge of how common electrical and mechanical items work and how to repair them

Driver skills and qualifications:

• Valid driver's licence with experience driving vans