Property Maintenance Operative (Painting & Decorating)

Nova Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK training provider is looking for a Property Maintenance Operative to join their maintenance team. The role involves painting and decorating, handling property's exterior maintenance, and conducting repairs, ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance and a valid driving license. The position offers benefits like additional holiday purchase and employee assistance. This is a full-time role with various locations in the UK.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement, increasing with service

Day off for your birthday

Optional early finish on Fridays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in property maintenance.
• Full current driving license is essential.
• Proficient in using, repairing, and maintaining machines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy maintenance team.
• Conduct maintenance tasks including painting and decorating.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.

Skills

Experience in a Maintenance role

Proactivity

Teamwork

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Garden machinery

Job description

Property Maintenance Operative (Painting & Decorating)

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Various

Salary: £23,000 - £28,000 pa, (depending on experience & qualifications)

Nova Training has an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Operative to join our busy professional building maintenance team across our centres, with the main role being painting and decorating.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of a busy maintenance team.
• External maintenance of properties including fencing, gardening, weeding, patio / car park cleaning and decorative work
• Painting & decorating
• Removal and disposal of broken or disused furniture, fixtures, fittings and the installation of new ones as required
• Be confident in using both hand tools, power tools and garden machinery.
• To ensure a professional, quality service (external and internal) is always provided
• To deal with the general upkeep of buildings by painting and decorating.
• Support with the installation of new IT and cable (Cat 5e) networks
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation, radiators, aircon)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• To deal with small, general items of repair and maintenance in the interior and exterior of our buildings: e.g. putting up shelves, changing light bulbs, moving furniture.
• Able to be called upon during out of normal working hours on occasion.
• To undertake any relevant courses as required to support the in‑company management of training centres, these courses may include but are not limited to: PAT testing, fire alarm system installation, testing and servicing, air‑conditioning servicing (F‑Gas) and any other courses as required to support the maintenance and health and safety of centres.
• Inform Facilities Manager of any additional works needed at location.

Requirements

• Experience working in a Maintenance role.
• A minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs, OR building/electrical/plumbing/carpentry qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc)
• Willing and enthusiastic about undergoing training and improving on your professional skills.
• A full current driving licence is essential.
• The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools.
• To be proactive in approach, with the ability to use initiative and resolve issues or problems quickly and effectively.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Keep the company vehicle and equipment in top condition, adhering to regular maintenance schedules

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Employee benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing to 30 with length of service,
• Day off for your birthday
• Optional early finish on a Friday.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for you, direct family members and dependents over the age of 16.
• Employee Referral Scheme, potential to earn up to £500 if you refer somebody we employ.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme Significant savings on essential and everyday purchases through instant vouchers, reloadable cards and cashback.

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. We are a Safer Recruitment employer, job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate screening including identity checks with past employers, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and entitlement to work in the UK will be verified as part of our further recruitment process, following a face‑to‑face interview.

All relevant employment documents will be seen and verified. NB: Only original or certified documents are acceptable. Applications for employment must be made on the NTS1d Employment Application Form which you will be sent if you are called for an interview.

Nova Training receives a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to, we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 7 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and please do take a look at our website and Indeed for future opportunities.