Maintenance Technician

QED Property Management Ltd; Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Health and dental insurance for you

Life assurance

Team events

Job summary

QED Property Management Ltd is seeking a reliable Residential & Communal Areas Maintenance Technician to uphold safety and upkeep of apartments and shared spaces across managed blocks. You will handle repairs, basic trades, and liaise with residents and contractors, applying practical maintenance skills in a fast-growing UK environment.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, attention to safety, and a customer-focused approach while working within occupied buildings.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property maintenance or facilities management.
• Ability to read drawings and follow method statements.
• Comfort working in occupied buildings with customer service focus.
• Proactive, independent worker with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance within apartments and communal areas.
• Carry out general building fabric repairs including carpentry, decorating, and basic plumbing.
• Support electrical safety by lamp replacement and fault reporting (no live work unless qualified).
• Identify and resolve common maintenance issues and document actions taken.
• Assist with small works projects and turnover/void works as needed.
• Maintain records using the building's maintenance system and log updates.
• Coordinate with residents, contractors, and onsite staff to minimise disruption.

Skills

Carpentry

Basic electrics

Plumbing

Decorating

General repairs

Fault-finding

Job description

Established in 2023, QED Property Management is a fast-growing UK residential property management platform. We have quickly scaled to a team of 62, managing 26 residential blocks and more than 1,700 units, with further expansion planned.

Joining QED means being part of a growing team where you can take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact from day one.

The role

Role overview

We are looking for a reliable and multi-skilled Residential & Communal Areas Maintenance Technician to join our building management team. The ideal candidate will take responsibility for the safe upkeep, repair, and general condition of residential apartments, communal areas, and shared building systems. This role requires a practical, proactive individual with good all-round maintenance skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a customer-focused approach when dealing with residents, site teams, and contractors.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance within apartments, corridors, plant rooms, and communal spaces
• Undertake general building fabric repairs including basic plumbing, joinery, plaster patching, tiling, painting, and door/ironmongery adjustments
• Support electrical safety by replacing lamps, checking fittings, and reporting faults (no live electrical work required unless qualified)
• Identify and resolve common maintenance issues (e.g., ventilation faults, leaks, blockages, door closures, minor heating issues)
• Conduct inspections of communal areas, fire doors, emergency lighting, and general H&S items, raising follow-up actions where required
• Assist with small works projects, refurbishments, and turnover/void works
• Maintain accurate records using the building's maintenance management system (logging jobs, updates, completion notes, and photos)
• Liaise with residents, contractors, and onsite staff to ensure works are completed safely and with minimal disruption
• Ensure compliance with site H&S procedures and always use appropriate PPE
• Escalate any serious defects, structural concerns, or compliance risks to the Building Manager and senior team promptly
• Occasionally support key handovers, basic appliance checks, and general building operations

What we're looking for

Skills & requirements

• Previous experience in residential property maintenance, facilities management, PBSA, BTR, or a similar hands-on building maintenance role
• Good practical skills across several trades (carpentry, basic electrics, plumbing, decorating, and general repairs)
• Strong fault-finding ability and confidence diagnosing common building issues
• Experience working in occupied buildings and providing polite, professional customer service
• Ability to read simple drawings, follow method statements, and work safely under risk assessments
• Competent use of smartphones/tablets to manage work orders and upload job updates
• A proactive attitude — able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and take ownership of follow-through
• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom

The package

What we offer

• Large responsibility early on — a small team with big opportunities to grow and develop with the right support and coaching
• Highly competitive compensation
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Health and dental insurance for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Monthly team social budget and regular full-team events across the UK
• Paid sabbatical scheme after 5 / 10 years' service