Property Maintenance Operative

Fundacion Nuestros Hijos; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing support provider is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative in North London to maintain residential properties for disabled and visually impaired tenants. The role requires multi-skilled maintenance, including plumbing and electrical work, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 after five years

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Health cash plan

Employee Discounted scheme

Mileage for use of your own vehicle (45p per mile)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and maintenance across properties.
• Respond to issues identified by the Property Maintenance Manager.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Property Maintenance Operative
Location: North London
Salary: £30,000–£33,000 plus £100 per week on-call allowance. Overtime paid from the time you leave home until you return.
Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am–5:00pm, Fri 8:30am–4:00pm. On-call duty required 1 in every 3 weeks (average).
Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

Our client, a leading housing support provider, is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative to join their team in North London. The role involves maintaining residential properties and adapting homes to meet the needs of disabled and visually impaired tenants.

Key Responsibilities

Complete repairs and maintenance across properties including plumbing, carpentry, electrics, groundwork, and painting. Respond to issues identified by the Property Maintenance Manager in line with tenancy agreements.

Specific duties include:

• Plumbing - Unblock drains/toilets, fix leaks, and carry out basic plumbing repairs.
• Electrical - Replace light fittings, bulbs, plugs, and fuses.
• Decorating - Carry out stain-blocking, wall and woodwork touch-ups, and minor fencing repairs.
• Manual Tasks - Move heavy items as requested by House Managers or Head Office.
• Logistics - Collect, transport, and deliver items between properties.
• Basic Repairs - Replace fixtures like door handles, toilet seats, and shower hoses.
• Roof & Gutter Maintenance - Clear debris from gutters and roof surfaces.
• Carpet Cleaning - Perform as needed throughout the properties.
• Void Properties - Reinstate vacant flats, including kitchen and bathroom remedial works.
• General Duties - Attend meetings, complete training, liaise with staff, and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative, especially in plumbing, within housing or residential settings.
• Strong plumbing skills are essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using digital communication tools and email for clear, timely correspondence.
• Confident communicating with tenants, including those with disabilities or visual impairments.
• Committed to high service standards, punctual, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle required.
• Satisfactory references and a successful DBS check are required for this role.

Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after five years of service. In addition, you will receive 8 bank holidays and Jewish High Holy Days, should they fall on your regular working days.
• Pension scheme (4% employer contribution), Health cash plan and Employee Discounted scheme.
• Mileage for use of your own vehicle is 45p per mile.

If you’re a skilled maintenance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply or contact Kerrie Collett on 07778403485 for more information.