Job Description

Job Title:

Maintenance Operative

Location:

Aberdeen

Salary:

28,000 - 30,000 per annum

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

About Us Nirvana

Group is a family-owned facilities management company, providing hard and soft FM services across the UK. With four specialist divisions and coverage of 500+ sites annually, we combine national reach with a people-first, local touch. We're big enough to deliver nationally, but small enough to care. Our hands-on leadership, strong heritage, and commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development make us a unique place to grow your career. Role

Overview You'll

take charge of day-to-day maintenance, ensuring flats, communal areas, and plant rooms are safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. You'll manage minor repairs, decorating, and compliance tasks, and support smooth room turns. As the main point of contact for the Regional Manager, you'll report issues, provide updates, and escalate urgent matters, playing a key role in keeping the site running efficiently and residents happy.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily and weekly compliance tasks (PPM) Handle maintenance requests across plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, lighting, furniture, and general maintenance. Complete minor repairs and decorating on-site, escalating more complex or specialist work to contractors. Attend urgent reactive requests logged in our maintenance system Conduct site inspections and complete scheduled maintenance Support room turns, ensuring readiness within the 5-day SLA Maintain accurate records, including photos and updates in in-house systems Communicate effectively with residents, site managers, and central office Follow health & safety procedures and site access protocols Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Attributes

Multi-trade skills (plumbing, joinery, decorating, etc.) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and customer service IT literate; confident with job management systems (Big Change, FixFlow) Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team

Why Join Us?

Family-Owned Culture:

Supportive environment where your voice is valued

Career Progression:

Upskilling, cross-training, and growth opportunities

Modern Tools & Innovation:

Digital job management and AI support

Team Spirit & Recognition:

Collaborative culture that celebrates success
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person