Job Description:

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.