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Maintenance Operative
December 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Maintenance Operative
Maintenance Operative - Stockwell - £36,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus
My client, a successful developer and built-to-rent firm are seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative to support their site of 200 studio apartments based in Stockwell with planned, preventative and reactive maintenance works.
You will need to have a service oriented approach so that residents receive the best service when carrying out works around the site. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the shared lounge, co working space and gym as well as small landscaped areas to the external area of the building.
Minimum of 2 years' maintenance operative/handyman/FM experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day to day management of reactive and preventative maintenance
- Exercise initiative in responding to maintenance issues, liaising effectively with Facilities Managers and other colleagues.
- Provide support for electrical/plumbing repairs
- Assist with flat turn arounds and undertake redecorating rooms and communal areas
- Manage flat check outs at the end of the month; carry out routine maintenance jobs required in flats and communal areas.
- Undertake regular building patrols around the common areas and flats to identify any maintenance requirements or Health and Safety risks, and complete all resultant actions in accordance to the core operating procedures
- Undertake pre-move in checks and flat inspections and undertake scheduled flat inspections during a resident's stay
- Assist with keeping record, logs and monitoring any maintenance issues that may arise
- Support the Estate Team in monitoring compliance with Planned and Reactive Maintenance procedures, such that buildings are safe for both our Residents and our Employees
- Ensure that maintenance records are kept for the all services, inc PAT testing and fixed wiring certification
- Assist with the general upkeep of the property including cleaning, external landscaping, etc.
- Adherence to Health & Safety policy ensuring that Risk Assessments and Method Statements are obtained/ maintained, and that safe systems of work are followed, inc Permit to Work
- Communicate effectively and courteously, whether face to face, via telephone or in writing with residents responding to maintenance issues
- Assisting with management of third-party contractors to ensure completion of works
- Contribute to customer satisfaction onsite
- Support new members of the team, providing a warm welcome and offering guidance
Key Skills and Experience Required:
- 2 years' minimum general maintenance experience/domestic plumbing experience
- Ideally qualified to NVQ level 2 in plumbing maintenance
- Transparent, honest and consistent approach
- Takes responsibility for delivering against own objectives and encourages others to do the same
- Customer focused with dynamic approach
- Always displays passion and energy creating a positive working environment
- Fosters a working environment that promotes diversity and equality
- Basic level skills in business operating systems including Microsoft Office
- Demonstrable experience of effective communication both orally and in writing
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays
- Qualified to 17th edition level (IEE Wiring Regulations) or IOSH qualification would be advantageous
Salary: £36,000 per annum + up to 10% discretionary bonus
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, occasional support on weekend in emergency, busy period with day off in week but very rarely, tends to be a Monday to Friday working week.
Holidays: 33 days holiday
For more information, please contact Megan on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment.
0208 059 7472
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