Reactive Maintenance Operative

Madisons Recruitment Ltd; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Reactive Maintenance Operative to join their team in Cheshunt. The successful candidate will provide first-class maintenance support across commercial and industrial sites, handling general fabric maintenance and urgent repairs. Benefits include a company van, overtime rates, paid holidays, and training opportunities in a supportive environment. A full UK driving licence is required, and candidates should possess strong trade skills and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Paid holiday entitlement

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance, preferably in a commercial environment.
• Strong all-round trade skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work occasional out-of-hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive building fabric maintenance works.
• Respond to call-outs and complete repairs efficiently.
• Maintain highest standards of safety and customer service.
• General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works.
• Reactive response to urgent breakdowns and building issues.

Skills

Building fabric maintenance

Problem-solving

Carpentry

Plumbing

Communication

Job description

Reactive Maintenance Operative require to cover Hertfordshire and surrounding home counties

Company Van + Overtime, fuel card, mobile, access to pension scheme.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you a skilled Building Fabric Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and keeping buildings running smoothly? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Reactive Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team and deliver first‑class maintenance support across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

The Role:

As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out reactive building fabric maintenance works. You’ll respond to call‑outs and complete repairs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Typical duties include:

• General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works
• Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
• General plumbing and patch plastering
• Painting, decorating, and finishing
• Reactive response to urgent breakdowns and building issues

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance (commercial environment preferred)
• Strong all‑round trade skills with a hands‑on approach
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
• Full UK driving licence (company van provided)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work occasional out‑of‑hours.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive salary and overtime rates
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality

If you are actively search for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above multi trader position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.

Consultant Name: Alex Lovett

Landline: 01992 568886

Email: [e-mail]