Site Maintenance Operative

Smile Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced Senior Maintenance Operative to join a well-established organisation in Harborne, Birmingham. The role is hands-on, covering planned and reactive building maintenance across the site, with plastering, carpentry, decorating and general repairs core to the duties.

You will work with a supportive team, ensuring safety and high standards, with hours roughly 40 per week and a pay rate of £16.00–£17.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade (plastering essential).
• Experience in carpentry, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Understand health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building repairs and maintenance across the site.
• Complete plastering, carpentry, decorating and other multi-trade tasks.
• Respond to planned and reactive maintenance requests.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with repair projects.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient and high quality.
• Operate tools safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment.

Skills

Plastering

Carpentry

Decorating

General repairs

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 2 qualification in plastering

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Maintenance Operative to start as soon as possible at a well-established organisation based in Harborne, Birmingham.

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance duties, ensuring buildings and facilities are maintained to a high standard. This is a hands-on role requiring a skilled multi-trade operative with experience in general building maintenance, particularly plastering, carpentry, decorating, and general repairs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional team within a respected organisation. The expected pay rate for the role is between £16.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building repairs and maintenance across the site.
• Completing plastering, carpentry, decorating, and other multi-trade maintenance tasks.
• Responding promptly to planned and reactive maintenance requests.
• Supporting the Maintenance Manager with a variety of repair and maintenance projects.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Operating tools and equipment safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
• Undertaking manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving equipment and materials where required.
• Responding appropriately to emergency maintenance situations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Supporting colleagues and providing cover where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous experience working as a Maintenance Operative, Multi-Trade Operative, or Building Maintenance Technician.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade, with plastering being essential.
• Have experience in carpentry, decorating, and general building maintenance.
• Be physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Be able to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Demonstrate a mature, reliable, and professional approach to work.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures.

What to Expect from Applicants

We are looking for applicants with proven experience in building maintenance or multi-trade roles who can demonstrate practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines. Successful candidates will be flexible, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while maintaining a safe working environment.

We provide ongoing support throughout your assignment and are committed to finding the right role for every candidate.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, between 8:00am and 7:00pm

Location

Harborne, Birmingham

Pre-Employment Checks and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications