Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

FPMR Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

FPMR Ltd is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative for a prestigious residential skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. The role focuses on day-to-day maintenance of communal areas, plant rooms, and building facilities.

It does not cover apartments or tenant-specific repairs. You will perform general maintenance tasks, routine inspections, basic plumbing and electrical work where qualified, carpentry, painting, and report issues to the Estate Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or similar.
• Experience in large residential/high-rise buildings is advantageous.
• General maintenance knowledge across multiple trades.
• Practical plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating skills.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• NVQ/City & Guilds electrical or plumbing qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance and repairs.
• Maintenance of communal areas and shared facilities.
• Carry out allocated PPM tasks.
• Routine inspections of communal areas, plant rooms and service areas.
• Basic plumbing and electrical maintenance where qualified.
• Minor carpentry and joinery.
• Painting and decorating.
• Repairs of doors, locks, fixtures.
• Identify defects and report to Estate Manager.
• Assist specialist contractors when required.
• Support Estate Manager with maintenance requirements.
• Keep plant rooms and maintenance areas clean and safe.
• Maintain records of completed works.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues.
• Regularly check and report faults.
• Support wider estate team with operations.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities management

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

We are working with a leading residential developer to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative for a stunning residential skyscraper in Canary Wharf. The role is focused on the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the building, communal areas, plant rooms and associated facilities. The position does not involve carrying out maintenance or repairs inside individual resident apartments.
Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Building: Residential development
Employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Estate Manager

Main Responsibilities

• General building maintenance and repairs.
• Maintenance of communal areas and shared facilities.
• Carrying out allocated PPM tasks as part of the existing maintenance programme.
• Routine inspections of communal areas, plant rooms, service areas and building facilities.
• Basic plumbing repairs within communal and building areas.
• Basic electrical maintenance, where suitably qualified.
• Minor carpentry and joinery.
• Painting and decorating.
• Repairs and maintenance of doors, locks, handles, fixtures and fittings.
• Identifying defects and reporting issues to the Estate Manager.
• Assisting specialist contractors when required.
• Supporting the Estate Manager with general building maintenance requirements.
• Keeping plant rooms, service areas and maintenance areas clean, safe and organised.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed maintenance works.
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues within the building.
• Carrying out regular checks and reporting any faults or potential issues.
• Supporting the wider estate team with general operational requirements.

The role is primarily hands-on and operational. The Maintenance Operative will not be responsible for scheduling PPMs, managing the maintenance programme or arranging contractors. These responsibilities will sit with the Estate Manager and wider management team.
The role also does not involve carrying out maintenance or repairs within individual resident apartments.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, property maintenance or a similar environment.
• Experience working within a large residential, commercial, hotel or high-rise building would be advantageous.
• Good general maintenance knowledge across multiple trades.
• Practical plumbing, electrical, carpentry and decorating skills.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good health and safety awareness.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A professional and presentable approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the Estate Manager, contractors and wider estate team.

Relevant qualifications such as NVQ/City & Guilds, electrical or plumbing qualifications would be desirable, although strong practical maintenance experience will also be considered.
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive and capable of taking ownership of day-to-day building maintenance issues.