Multi:Skilled Maintenance Operative

TipTopJob; Dover; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and tools provided

Overtime available

Wellness Day

Birthday off

Employee discounts package

Extra annual leave

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced multi-skilled maintenance operative based in Stepney Green, London, covering reactive repairs across a portfolio of HMOs. You will travel daily to sites, carrying out carpentry, painting, plumbing and light electrical work, with small refurbishment projects and cost-conscious material handling.

The role includes logging updates via Fixflo, working to high standards of safety, and occasional team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson in residential property maintenance.
• Proven ability in two core trades: carpentry/partitions and decor.
• Comfortable with basic plumbing and electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs across London HMOs: carpentry, plumbing, electrics, painting.
• Small projects such as partitions and general refurbishment works.
• Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch.
• Diagnosing issues on-site and fixing to a high standard first time.
• Plan day and materials in advance; log status with photos via Fixflo.
• Source materials within procedure; keep costs and waste down.
• Work to Health & Safety standards; PPE provided.
• Leave tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting/Decorating

Basic Plumbing

Basic Electrical

Equipment handling

Driving Licence (UK)

Tools

Fixflo

Job description

Location: Based in Stepney Green, travelling daily to HMO properties across London

Salary : A GBP 33,000 : A GBP 38,000, depending on skills, trade knowledge and experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday:Friday, 09:00:17:00)

Were looking for an experienced, multi:skilled maintenance operative to join our in:house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. Youll handle day:to:day reactive maintenance alongside small projects : partitions, refurbishments, garden work : keeping our properties safe and well:maintained for tenants.

Company van and tools provided.

What youll be doing

• Reactive repairs across London HMOs: basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrics, painting, decorating and cosmetic refurbishment
• Small projects such as stud partitions and general refurbishment works
• Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch: tiling, flooring repairs, cosmetic updates, garden and grounds maintenance
• Diagnosing issues on:site and fixing them right first time, to a high standard
• Working from job tickets, planning your day and materials in advance
• Logging job status with photos via Fixflo and other systems
• Sourcing and purchasing materials within company procedures, keeping cost and waste down
• Working to H and S standards, PPE included
• Leaving tenants homes clean, tidy and respected
• Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects, sharing a company vehicle

What youll need

• Proven experience as a multi:skilled tradesperson/maintenance operative in residential property : HMO, social housing or private rented sector experience is a strong plus
• Strong hands:on ability in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics
• Comfortable working solo or as part of a team
• Good communication skills and confidence with basic apps/IT for job reporting
• Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points : essential. This role involves driving company vehicles, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of our commercial fleet insurance policy; full details confirmed at offer stage

Nice to have

• Experience in HMOs, student lets or other multi:occupancy housing
• Trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ, basic electrical, H and S certificates)

Whats in it for you

• Company van and tools provided
• Overtime available
• Fresh fruit and a genuinely friendly office environment
• Birthday off, a Wellness Day, and an annual eye test
• Employee discounts package
• Extra annual leave and sick pay that builds with length of service
• Summer and winter company parties, plus regular team socials