Maintenance Operative / Handyman

Maintenance Operative / Handyman

Leicester

£14.50 - £15.50
Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation that is looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join their Facilities team.

This is a varied role suited to someone with a practical maintenance background who is confident carrying out general building repairs, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented properties.

The Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance, repairs and inspections across the property, ensuring buildings, communal areas and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

You will also work closely with residents, contractors and the wider site team to ensure maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out general building maintenance and repairs

* Complete basic plumbing, electrical, decorating and carpentry work

* Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly

* Carry out routine building inspections

* Ensure fire safety, security and maintenance checks are completed

* Identify and respond to health and safety issues

* Maintain accurate property maintenance records

* Assist with communal area cleaning and waste disposal

* Ensure communal areas are kept clean, safe and well maintained

* Coordinate and supervise external contractors where required

* Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance supplies are stored correctly

* Maintain the grounds, ensuring they are clean, tidy and hazard free

* Respond to out-of-hours maintenance calls and emergencies when required

* Escalate specialist maintenance issues to the appropriate contractors

* Support the wider site team with the smooth running of the property

* Communicate professionally with residents when carrying out maintenance work

Requirements

* Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance or a similar role

* Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrics, painting and general building repairs

* Good understanding of health and safety requirements

* Strong practical and problem-solving skills

* Good level of written and spoken English

* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise maintenance tasks

* Friendly and approachable manner

Desirable

* Experience within student accommodation, hospitality or residential property management

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

* Formal maintenance, facilities management or health & safety qualifications

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Maintenance Operative looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply via this advert or contact Engineering @ 365 directly for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed