Job Description

Property Maintenance Operative

Location:

North London

Salary:

30,000-33,000 plus 100 per week on-call allowance. Overtime paid from the time you leave home until you return.

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-4:00pm. On-call duty required 1 in every 3 weeks (average).

Contract Type:

Permanent

Role Overview

Our client, a leading housing support provider, is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative to join their team in North London. The role involves maintaining residential properties and adapting homes to meet the needs of disabled and visually impaired tenants.

Key Responsibilities

Complete repairs and maintenance across properties including plumbing, carpentry, electrics, groundwork, and painting. Respond to issues identified by the Property Maintenance Manager in line with tenancy agreements.

Specific duties include:

Plumbing -

Unblock drains/toilets, fix leaks, and carry out basic plumbing repairs.

Electrical -

Replace light fittings, bulbs, plugs, and fuses.

Decorating -

Carry out stain-blocking, wall and woodwork touch-ups, and minor fencing repairs.

Manual Tasks -

Move heavy items as requested by House Managers or Head Office.

Logistics -

Collect, transport, and deliver items between properties.

Basic Repairs -

Replace fixtures like door handles, toilet seats, and shower hoses.

Roof & Gutter Maintenance -

Clear debris from gutters and roof surfaces.

Carpet Cleaning -

Perform as needed throughout the properties.

Void Properties -

Reinstate vacant flats, including kitchen and bathroom remedial works.

General Duties -

Attend meetings, complete training, liaise with staff, and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

Proven experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative, especially in plumbing, within housing or residential settings. Strong plumbing skills are essential. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable using WhatsApp and email for clear, timely communication. Confident communicating with tenants, including those with disabilities or visual impairments. Committed to high service standards, punctual, responsible, and detail-oriented. Proactive problem-solver with a positive, "can-do" attitude. Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and challenges. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle required. Satisfactory references and a successful DBS check are required for this role.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after five years of service. In addition, you will receive 8 bank holidays and Jewish High Holy Days, should they fall on your regular working days. Pension scheme (4% employer contribution), Health cash plan and Employee Discounted scheme. Mileage for use of your own vehicle is 45p per mile.
If you're a skilled maintenance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply or contact

Kerrie Collett

on

07778403485

for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: PMO-NL