Maintenance Technician

Awaze; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Awaze is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the Regional Operations team in Whitby. This full-time, permanent role involves day-to-day maintenance and repairs of holiday homes, ensuring they are safe and guest-ready. Responsibilities include plumbing repairs, basic electrical tasks, and general maintenance. The ideal candidate has experience in property maintenance, practical skills in relevant trades, and a strong commitment to quality. A full driving licence is essential. This role significantly contributes to enhancing guest experiences and maintaining high standards across properties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general property maintenance or multi‑skilled trades.
• Practical skills in plumbing, electrics, and painting & decorating.
• Strong understanding of property upkeep and repair.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on maintenance across managed holiday homes.
• Complete basic plumbing repairs like leaks and toilets.
• Undertake general multi‑trade maintenance and minor building repairs.

Skills

General property maintenance

Basic plumbing

Basic electrics

Painting & decorating

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant trade or maintenance qualifications

Tools

Hand tools for maintenance

Job description

We’ve got an incredibly exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to join our Regional Operations team in Whitby. In this role, you’ll take accountability for the day‑to‑day maintenance and repair of our portfolio of holiday homes, ensuring every property is safe, well maintained, and guest‑ready.

This is a full‑time, permanent role, ideal for a practical, multi‑skilled tradesperson who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship across a range of properties.

Your mission

As our new Maintenance Technician, your mission is to deliver high‑quality, hands‑on maintenance and repair works across our properties – ensuring owners feel supported and our guests enjoy an amazing stay, every time. You’ll play a key role locally by taking ownership of routine and reactive maintenance, while always looking for efficient and effective ways to maintain high standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver hands‑on maintenance across our managed holiday homes
• Complete basic plumbing repairs (e.g. leaks, taps, toilets)
• Carry out basic electrical tasks within your competency (e.g. replacing fittings, fault‑finding)
• Deliver painting and decorating works, including:
  • Preparing surfaces, filling and sanding
  • Painting walls, ceilings, and woodwork
  • Making good and completing refresh works following repairs
• Undertake general multi‑trade maintenance and minor building repairs
• Complete small joinery repairs such as doors, hinges, and frames where required
• Work alongside and liaise with third‑party maintenance suppliers when specialist support is required
• Ensure all completed work complies with health & safety procedures and company standards
• Identify maintenance issues and raise works beyond your skillset when necessary

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy being hands‑on, solving problems proactively, and working across a variety of properties where no two days are the same. You take pride in the quality of your work and understand the importance of presentation and safety in a guest‑focused environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Brings

• Proven experience in general property maintenance or multi‑skilled trades
• Practical skills in basic plumbing, basic electrics, and painting & decorating
• A strong understanding of general property upkeep and repair
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a practical approach to problem‑solving
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently across rolling days
• A full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Experience working in property maintenance/management

Bonus Points If You Also Have

• Joinery / carpentry experience
• Locksmith experience
• Relevant trade or maintenance qualifications

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Maintain consistently high maintenance standards across supported properties
• Improve guest experience through safe, well‑presented, and functional homes
• Support homeowners by delivering reliable, quality repairs
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards across all maintenance tasks
• Contribute to Operational Excellence within the Regional Operations team