Multi Skilled Operative

cobaltrecruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join a North London Build-to-Rent development on an initial three-month temporary contract, with potential to go permanent. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across occupied apartments and communal facilities, working with the on-site team to minimise disruption for residents.

The role requires practical skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, plus a proactive approach to fault

Qualifications

• Previous experience in multi-skilled maintenance or residential property maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating.
• Understanding of planned and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently.
• Experience working in residential buildings with health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across apartments and communal areas.
• Complete general repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting and decoration.
• Diagnose faults and provide practical maintenance solutions.
• Support inspections, move-ins/move-outs, and minor refurbishments.
• Respond to resident requests and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Maintain records and assist with safety checks and compliance.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Decorating

Building repairs

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Location: North London
Sector: Build-to-Rent (BTR)
Contract: Initial three-month temporary contract
Start date: Immediate

Cobalt is recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join an established residential development in North London on an initial three-month temporary contract, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

This opportunity offers a varied workload, regular interaction with residents and the chance to contribute to the maintenance of a Build-to-Rent development.

The organisation

Our client operates within the Build-to-Rent sector, providing professionally managed residential accommodation with a focus on property maintenance and resident experience.

Working within an on-site management team, you will help maintain apartments, communal areas and building facilities while supporting the day-to-day operation of the development.

The initial three-month contract offers the potential to become permanent, subject to business requirements and performance.

The role and responsibilities

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, you will undertake planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across occupied residential apartments and communal facilities.

Working alongside the on-site management team, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance across apartments, communal areas and building facilities.
• Completing general repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, basic electrical maintenance within your competency and other building maintenance tasks.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering practical solutions to maintenance issues.
• Supporting apartment inspections, move-ins, move-outs, minor refurbishments and turnaround works.
• Responding to resident maintenance requests, prioritising urgent repairs and providing progress updates.
• Completing routine building inspections and supporting planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assisting with fire safety checks, water hygiene procedures and building compliance activities, where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, reporting defects and following relevant health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the coordination of external contractors and monitoring maintenance supplies and materials.
• Working with the management team to maintain communal facilities, support wider site operations and minimise disruption to residents.

The skills and requirements

To be considered for this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative opportunity, you will need:

• Previous experience in multi-skilled maintenance, building maintenance, facilities maintenance or residential property maintenance.
• Practical working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and general building repairs.
• A good understanding of planned preventative and reactive maintenance procedures.
• The ability to diagnose faults, prioritise workloads and complete repairs independently.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements within residential buildings.
• Communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact with residents and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with an on-site team.
• Confidence using digital systems to record and track maintenance activities.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

Additional experience or qualifications that would be beneficial include:

• Experience within Build-to-Rent, residential property management, serviced apartments or hospitality.
• Relevant trade qualifications or vocational training in plumbing, electrical installation, carpentry or building maintenance.
• Experience working within occupied residential developments.
• Knowledge of fire safety, water hygiene and building compliance procedures.
• Experience coordinating contractors or using maintenance management software.

Contract and working arrangements

This is an on-site position based in North London, initially offered as a three-month temporary assignment.

There is potential for the position to become permanent, depending on business requirements and individual performance.

Occasional weekend working or support with urgent maintenance requirements may be necessary, depending on operational needs.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.