Senior Maintenance Operative

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd seeks a Senior Maintenance Operative for a large Build to Rent development in Leeds. This hands-on, resident-facing role reports to the Facilities Manager and oversees day-to-day maintenance across the on-site team.

You'll perform plumbing, electrical and general repairs, support safety compliance, mentor colleagues and coordinate contractors. The role requires flexibility for a 40-hour week and Saturday rota, with a focus on resident satisfaction and building ESG

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general maintenance.
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• IT skills including MS Office and property management systems.
• Experience sharing knowledge and developing others.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays and on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance on site and deputise for the Facilities Manager in their absence.
• Support Fire and Health & Safety compliance, including fire alarm and emergency lighting checks.
• Assist with defects process and attend meetings in the Facilities Manager's absence.
• Carry out electrical, plumbing and general repairs across the property.
• Log and track maintenance issues in the property management system.
• Ensure risk assessments and Permit to Work procedures are followed.
• Support, train and mentor team members and handle performance issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Communication

IT skills

Knowledge sharing

Independent worker

Saturday rota flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing maintenance

18th Edition (IEE Wiring Regulations)

IOSH qualification

Tools

Property management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Maintenance Operative - Build to Rent
Location: Leeds | Salary: Up to £34,000 + benefits | Hours: 40 hours per week over 5 days (Saturday rota)

Deverellsmith is partnering with a leading Build to Rent operator to hire a Senior Maintenance Operative for a large residential rental development with extensive communal amenities. The business puts residents first, with a clear aim of making people feel listened to, looked after and genuinely at home.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll lead day-to-day maintenance on site and deputise for the Facilities Manager in their absence. It's a hands-on, resident-facing role, so it would suit someone who takes pride in their trade and enjoys supporting and developing a team.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day reactive and preventative maintenance of the building
• Supporting the Facilities Manager on Fire and Health & Safety compliance, taking ownership of delegated areas, including fire alarm and emergency lighting checks
• Assisting with the developer defects process and attending meetings in the Facilities Manager's absence
• Carrying out electrical, plumbing and general repairs across the property
• Completing regular building patrols, pre-move-in checks and scheduled apartment inspections, and following up on all actions
• Logging and tracking maintenance issues on the property management system
• Ensuring risk assessments, method statements and Permit to Work procedures are followed
• Carrying out apartment turnarounds and redecoration of rooms and communal areas
• Supporting the building's ESG targets
• Managing third-party contractors to ensure quality work and safe practice on site
• Making sure resident requests are resolved within 24 hours, and helping residents look after their homes
• Taking part in the resident events programme and helping build a real sense of community
• Supporting, training and mentoring team members, including handling performance and conduct issues with the support of the Facilities and General Managers

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience in domestic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building or general maintenance
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail
• Clear, confident communication, both verbal and written
• Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office and property management systems
• Experience of sharing knowledge and developing others
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work Saturdays and public holidays on a rota, and to attend site out of hours for emergencies

Desirable:

• Experience in the private residential, Build to Rent or similar sectors
• 18th Edition (IEE Wiring Regulations) qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in plumbing maintenance
• IOSH qualification
• Experience working with large plant