Job Description

- The Company

Orange Property is a modern, successful, and fast-growing construction and maintenance business operating out of Brighton and expanding across the surrounding areas.

Our success is driven by our commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship, excellent communication, and the use of advanced systems and processes to support sustainable growth.

Offering a true one-stop-shop service, Orange Property has become the go-to provider for residential and commercial works, as well as ongoing maintenance contracts for managing agents.

Recent contract wins, combined with strong long-term client relationships, have created exciting opportunities for growth. As we move into 2025, we are looking for a standout individual to join our team in a pivotal leadership role.

The Role - Maintenance Lead (South East)

We are seeking a

Maintenance Lead

to oversee our South East operations.

Reporting directly to the Property Services Contracts Manager, the Maintenance Lead will have responsibility for assisting in coordinating and delivering all property services, maintenance, and small works across the South East region.

This is a hands-on role suited to a highly experienced Multi-Trader, ideally with fire stopping experience, who is comfortable managing multiple live jobs while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and programme delivery.

The Maintenance Lead will travel between ongoing jobs, ensuring operatives are working to schedule, delivering quality work, and meeting agreed timelines. You will work closely with the Contracts Manager to resolve issues, manage workloads, and ensure the correct resources and materials are available when required.

You will also act as a key on-site point of contact for clients, providing professional support, answering questions, and liaising effectively between clients, operatives, and management.

Our day-to-day clients include Block Management Companies, Commercial Entities, and Property Letting Agents.

Care: Built In

At Orange Property, we believe construction should be done better.

Our business is built on Care, Consideration, and Communication. We treat every property as if it were our own, paying close attention to detail and quality.

We listen first, communicate clearly, and aim to exceed expectations at every stage--creating not just satisfied clients, but loyal ones.

We extend the same care to our employees and trusted subcontractors, offering strong industry benefits and fostering a culture built on respect, diversity, and professionalism.

If you are tired of accepting "industry standard" and want to work with a company committed to craftsmanship, excellence, and genuine care, then we should be talking.

Orange Property - Changing Construction with Care: Built In.

The Candidate

You are a confident, experienced tradesperson with a strong background in property maintenance and small works, capable of taking ownership of day-to-day site activity and decision-making.

You are comfortable leading by example, maintaining momentum across multiple jobs, and supporting operatives to deliver consistently high standards.

You will have broad multi-trade experience, ideally including fire stopping, and be confident working independently while reporting progress directly to the Contracts Manager.

This role is expected to grow with the business and would suit someone with ambition, a positive attitude, and a desire to progress into greater responsibility.

Tasks and ResponsibilitiesSite Leadership & Job Management

Travel between multiple live jobs across the South East Ensure works are delivered on schedule, to a high standard, and within agreed timelines Monitor operative performance, quality, and productivity Identify and resolve site issues in collaboration with the Contracts Manager
Maintenance & Small Works

Carry out routine and emergency repairs in residential and commercial properties Undertake minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, and decorating tasks Complete flooring repairs and installations (tiling, carpet laying) Repair doors, windows, locks, and general fabric maintenance
Facilities & Preventative Maintenance

Support communal area upkeep and basic grounds maintenance Conduct preventative maintenance checks and report defects Install and maintain fixtures and fittings
Fire Stopping (Key Focus Area)

Install fire-rated partitions, doors, and sealing systems Carry out passive fire protection works (penetration sealing, pipework, cabling) Apply fire-resistant coatings and materials Conduct fire door inspections, repairs, and upgrades Perform fire compartmentation inspections and remedial works Ensure all works comply with fire safety regulations and are fully documented
Client Liaison & Reporting

Provide on-site support to clients and tenants Answer questions and maintain strong professional relationships Record completed works and identify future maintenance needs
Essential Skills

Strong understanding of building maintenance principles Proven experience across multiple trades Fire stopping knowledge and experience (intumescent materials, barriers, sealing systems) Knowledge of building and fire safety regulations Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and teamwork High attention to detail, especially for compliance-related works Strong health and safety awareness and safe working practices
Preferred Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in a multi-trade or maintenance lead role Fire stopping certification or extensive passive fire protection experience CSCS card (desirable) NVQ or equivalent trade qualification Full UK driving licence
Essential Requirements

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible Own essential tools Full clean driving licence Eligible to work in the UK Proven experience as a Multi-Trader Good physical condition and willingness to work overtime Must live within a 60-minute commute of central Brighton.
Beneficial Requirements

NVQ Level 2 or above City & Guilds / time-served Asbestos Awareness First Aid and Health & Safety qualifications Strong working knowledge of tools, appliances, and trade-specific processes
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Brighton BN2 1EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations?
Experience:

Maintenance: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) CSCS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person