Stoke -Maintenance

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Annual leave entitlement

Training & development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a reliable Estates Technician for a hands-on maintenance role in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The candidate will perform planned and reactive maintenance across buildings and estates, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality workmanship.

The role suits someone with practical skills, problem-solving ability and the capacity to work independently or within a team. A relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience is advantageous, with driving licence

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, decorating, mechanical maintenance or general building maintenance would be beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications may include NVQ, City & Guilds or other recognised trade/maintenance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across buildings and facilities.
• Undertake general repairs and maintenance, including basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and building works.
• Identify faults and arrange or undertake appropriate remedial works.
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance checks.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any outstanding issues.
• Work with contractors and external service providers when required.
• Assist with compliance checks and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the wider Estates team with day-to-day facilities and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Trade qualification

Job description

Maintenance Man

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Estates Technician to join our team in the Stoke-on-Trent area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our buildings and estates, helping to ensure that our facilities are safe, well maintained, compliant and fit for purpose.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has good practical skills and is comfortable working independently as well as as part of a wider estates team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across buildings and facilities.
• Undertake general repairs and maintenance, including basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and building works.
• Identify faults and arrange or undertake appropriate remedial works.
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance checks.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any outstanding issues.
• Work with contractors and external service providers when required.
• Assist with compliance checks and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the wider Estates team with day-to-day facilities and maintenance requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an estates, facilities, maintenance or building services role.
• Has good practical and problem‑solving skills.
• Is confident carrying out general maintenance and repairs.
• Can work independently and manage their own workload.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Takes a professional and proactive approach to their work.
• Understands the importance of health and safety.
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work flexibly when required.
• Holds a full UK driving licence if applicable .

Qualifications & Experience

A relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous. Experience in areas such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, decorating, mechanical maintenance or general building maintenance would be beneficial.

Relevant qualifications may include: NVQ, City & Guilds or other recognised trade/maintenance qualifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of insert
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Company pension
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company vehicle / mileage allowance - if applicable
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Varied and hands‑on role

Location

The role will be based across Stoke‑on‑Trent and the surrounding Staffordshire area, with travel between sites as required.