Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

City Rooms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and tools provided

Overtime available

Job summary

City Rooms is seeking an experienced multi-skilled maintenance operative to manage a portfolio of London HMOs. You will handle day-to-day reactive maintenance alongside small projects across multiple properties.

Based in Stepney Green with daily travel, the role is Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00, with a company van and tools provided. Core trades include carpentry, painting and basic plumbing/electrics; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson in residential property.
• Hands-on ability in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics.
• Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above) essential.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs across London HMOs: carpentry, plumbing, electrics, decorating.
• Small projects such as partitions and refurbishments.
• Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch.
• Diagnosing issues on-site and fixing right first time.
• Logging job status with photos via Fixflo and other systems.
• Sourcing and purchasing materials within company procedures.
• Working to H&S standards, PPE included.
• Leaving tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected.
• Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance

Job description

Experience In HMOs, Student Lets Or Other Multi-occupancy Housing

Trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ, basic electrical, H&S certificates)

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

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

Salary: £33,000 – £38,000, depending on skills, trade knowledge and experience

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

We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join our in-house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. You'll 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 you'll 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&S standards, PPE included
• Leaving tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected
• Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects, sharing a company vehicle

What you'll 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&S certificates)

What's 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