Skilled Maintenance Operative

urbanbubble; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Greater London is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Operative to manage daily maintenance tasks in a luxury residential development. This role includes providing technical advice, performing fabric and minor repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a City and Guilds qualification, have customer-facing experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Additional perks include a competitive salary and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave policies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience working in customer-facing roles in domestic properties.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard of work completed within timelines.
• Maintain stock, tools, and materials at acceptable levels.
• Communicate effectively with facilities manager and other departments.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Complete all paperwork and procedures in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety

Experience in maintenance

Communication skills

Understanding of fabric repair

Education

City and Guilds or equivalent qualification

Tools

Web based CAFM systems

Job description

Role overview

We are looking for a Skilled Maintenance Operative to assist in the day to day presentation and maintenance of our luxury residential development! You'll provide first line response to all building support requests and work orders raised. As our go-to person, you'll keep the development running like clockwork, you'll give technical advice and support, whilst also overseeing and carrying out fabric and minor repairs. This role is a permanent contract, working 5 out of 7 days.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £37,500
• 23 days annual leave rising to 25, enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, enhanced sick pay, Medicash and much much more.
• Enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off.

What will you do?

• Ensure works completed are to a high standard & completed within realistic time frame / stipulated time
• Ensure stock, tools & materials are kept to an acceptable level & usable standard
• Communicate effectively & continuously as reasonably practicable with the facilities manager & other departments as required
• Inform company of any additional works needed at location
• Work well independently, yet be supportive of team members and goals
• Make sure any works completed are compliant in line with HSE and water bye-laws
• Respond effectively to emergency situations
• Identify & communicate potential areas for future works
• Complete all paperwork & procedures in set timelines
• Attend all safety briefings/tool box talks.

What are we looking for?

• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification (Essential)
• Experience working in a customer facing role ideally in domestic properties
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of Health & Safety issues & requirements including COSHH.
• Good understanding of decorating and fabric repair
• Knowledge of basic water system and L8
• Previous use of web based CAFM systems

urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hardworking, innovative, passionate; who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer.

If you think this role is for you then apply asap, we’d love to hear from you!