Property Maintenance Operative

DCV Technologies Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company in the UK is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative to manage repairs across properties. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and groundwork. The ideal candidate should have substantial property maintenance experience, effective communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a salary starting at £32,000 with a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave, health membership, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Membership

Life cover

6-month probation period

4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution

Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed

Mileage expenses claimable

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and installations.
• Install and repair various carpentry elements.
• Perform patch plastering as needed.
• Complete groundwork and fencing repairs.

Skills

Proven general property maintenance experience

Ability to evaluate problems and perform repairs efficiently

Clear and effective communication

Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload

Good attention to detail

Knowledge of safety regulations

Full, valid UK driving licence

Job description

Property Maintenance Operative

Location: Bristol

Salary: £32,000 per annum, increasing to £35,019 after probation, plus either a company vehicle or £4,000 vehicle allowance per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Property, the role involves managing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across properties within the organisation. Responsibilities include performing necessary repairs and installations as required. This position is home‑based, with daily travel to complete maintenance and repair tasks at properties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plumbing

Conduct a variety of plumbing repairs and minor installations.

Carpentry

• Installing and/or repairing windows, doors, frames, and UPVC components
• Working on framed ledge and braced, and internal plywood doors
• Repairing or installing fences, soffits, fascias, and bargeboards
• Joinery tasks: fitting or repairing architraves, skirting boards, bath panels, frames, kitchen units, worktops, double‑glazed units, locks, floorboards, and stud walls

Plastering

Perform patch plastering as needed.

Painting and Decorating

• Preparing and cleaning surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, and steam cleaning
• Removing old wallpaper and loose paint
• Repairing cracks and holes in walls or joinery using fillers and sealants
• Sanding and preparing surfaces for the application of decorative finishes

Groundwork

Complete a variety of groundwork, fencing, and clearance repairs and renewals.

Required Skills

• Proven general property maintenance experience
• Ability to evaluate problems, identify effective solutions, and perform repairs promptly and efficiently
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload to meet deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Membership
• Life cover
• 6‑month probation period
• 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
• Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
• Mileage expenses claimable from home
• Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.

Application

Please contact Kerrie Collett on 07778 403485 to learn more, or submit your application today.