Multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative

City Rooms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye sight test paid for

Staff benefits discounts

Sick pay top-up

Birthday off

Wellness day

Company social events

Job summary

City Rooms is seeking an experienced maintenance operative to manage reactive repairs and small projects across London HMO properties. Based from our Stepney Green office, you’ll ensure properties are safe, compliant and well-presented for tenants, with duties spanning carpentry, painting, plumbing and light electrical tasks.

You will work on-site with a focus on right-first-time delivery and professional tenant communication, maintaining records and supplying materials under supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance operative or handyperson in residential property.
• Strong skills in at least two core trades (carpentry/partitions, painting, plumbing or basic electrical).
• Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day reactive repairs across London HMO properties.
• Deliver small-scale projects (partitions, refurbishments, garden works).
• Identify issues on site and propose practical solutions with right-first-time delivery.
• Keep records of work and plan daily activities efficiently.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Independent worker

Good communication

Education

NVQ in core trade

Tools

IT apps

Job description

Location: London

Hours: 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, 1 Saturday per month

Place of work: Daily travel to properties across London.

Salary to change to £35,000 - £40,000 Depending on knowledge and experience.

1 Saturday per month is mandatory

Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points — essential.

Candidate with immediate to short notice preferred, but not essential.

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced, multi‑skilled maintenance operative to join us in‑house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London.

Based from our Stepney Green office, you will work on both reactive day‑to‑day maintenance and small projects such as partitions, refurbishments and garden works, ensuring our properties are safe, compliant and well‑presented for our tenants.

Key responsibilities

Carry out day‑to‑day reactive repairs at HMO properties across all London boroughs, including basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical (non‑notifiable), painting and decorating.

Deliver small‑scale projects such as building or altering stud partitions, general remedials works such as refurbishments and minor remedial works: quick fixes and tiling, cosmetic updates, flooring repairs and garden/grounds maintenance where required.

Identify issues on site, propose practical solutions and complete works to a high standard with a “right first time” approach.

Work from job tickets issued by the office, plan your day efficiently, and keep clear records (photos/notes) of work completed.

Purchase necessary materials under company supervision and monitoring: in line with our procedures, ensuring value for money and minimal wastage.

Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety requirements, including safe use of tools, working at height and use of PPE.

Respect tenants’ homes, communicate politely and professionally, and ensure areas are left clean and tidy after works.

A company vehicle will be provided for specific projects: with safe driving and basic vehicle responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a multi‑skilled tradesperson, maintenance operative or handyperson in residential property (HMO, social housing or private rent sector experience an advantage).

Strong skills in at least two core trades such as carpentry/partitions, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, or basic electrical work (non‑notifiable tasks such as changing fittings).

Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual vehicle (both own vehicle and occasional company van).

Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and maintain high work quality without close supervision.

Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with tenants, colleagues and suppliers.

Right to work in the UK – we cannot sponsor for this role.

Desirable

Experience working within HMO properties, student lets or other multi‑occupancy housing.

Any relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in a core trade, basic electrical, H&S certificates).

Experience with basic IT or mobile apps for receiving jobs and uploading photos/notes.

What's in it for you

• Regular paid for eye sight test
• Fresh fruit available each day, staff benefits discounts, shops, GP and Counselling access*
• Sickness top-up pay with length of service, and additional holiday, Birthday off, Wellness day*
• Company social events throughout the year, company closure between Christmas to New Year

• company non contractual policies apply