Mainteance Operative

Maintenance Operative
Location: East London
Salary: £35,429.94 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card & Trade Card Provided

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to join a well-established organisation providing support services across residential properties in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in caretaking, building maintenance, and repairs. The successful candidate will work as part of the Property Services team, ensuring properties are maintained to a safe and high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance inspections and caretaking duties across multiple properties.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist colleagues and external contractors with larger repair projects and void property works.
• Supervise external contractors when required and conduct post-completion inspections.
• Order and collect repair materials and maintenance supplies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and daily timesheets.
• Identify and report any dangerous or emergency maintenance issues immediately.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and organisational policies.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Work across various sites and properties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role.
• Experience carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer literacy and record-keeping abilities.
• Understanding of building maintenance, fault finding, and diagnostics.
• Ability to work safely from ladders and undertake physically demanding tasks.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience supervising contractors and inspecting completed works is desirable.
• Experience working within supported housing, homelessness services, or similar environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Zach Jordan
Email: zach.jordan@servicecare.org.uk
Phone: 01772 208 966