General Maintenance Operative

General Maintenance Operative

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30)

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a varied, hands on role with excellent work life balance and the chance to travel across different sites?

We're recruiting for a General Maintenance Operative to join a well-established and expanding business within the property and self storage sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong trade experience who enjoys taking ownership of repairs, maintenance and site improvements.

Working across a varied portfolio of sites, including self storage facilities, office complexes and retail parades, you'll play a key role in keeping buildings safe, functional and well maintained.

Why Apply?

• Excellent work-life balance (Monday to Friday schedule)
• Company van & fuel card provided
• 28 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free storage unit for you or your family
• Recognition programmes
• Free on site parking

The Role

As General Maintenance Operative, you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance works across multiple locations. Duties will include:

• General building repairs, including roofing and cladding
• Plumbing
• Joinery
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Carpeting
• Paving
• Drainage works
• Grounds maintenance and site clearance
• Site pressure washing
• Furniture assembly
• Furniture removal

About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a building trade or property maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating
• Cladding and roofing experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet in-house KPI/SLA timescales
• Competent in using IT systems to record work undertaken and associated expenditure
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, including identifying hazards and carrying out point of work risk assessments
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively and minimise disruption