Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative
Location: London (Within the M25)
Salary: £35,000 + Company Vehicle & Tools
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work if required)

Are you a skilled Maintenance Operative looking for a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same?
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Maintenance Operative to support a portfolio of sites across London. This is a field-based role offering autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to utilise a broad range of trade skills.

The Role
You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance and repair service across multiple locations. This is a multi-skilled role, requiring a strong background in plumbing alongside general maintenance skills.
You will work largely independently, so confidence in your ability and a proactive approach are key.

Key Responsibilities
Plumbing (Core Focus):

• Repair minor leaks on hot and cold pipework
• Replace taps and washers
• Clear internal waste pipe blockages
• Carry out minor tiling and sanitary ware repairs

General Maintenance:

Carpentry

• Adjust and rehang doors
• Fit locks and door mechanisms
• Install shelving and repair cabinets

Painting & Decorating

• Carry out touch-up work and general decorating
• Paint floors, bollards and equipment

Sheet Metalwork

• Repair storage units and trolleys
• Fit locks, signage and protective fittings
• Carry out minor damage repairs

Electrical (Basic)

• Replace lamps and starters in office and storage areas
• Complete all tasks safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate records and provide excellent service on-site

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar maintenance role
• Strong plumbing experience (essential)
• Multi-skilled across general maintenance disciplines
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Confident working independently across multiple sites
• Good communication and customer-facing skills

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Good organisation and time management
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• Health and safety awareness, including safe use of tools and equipment
• Flexible, reliable and proactive approach

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £35,000
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Field-based role covering London
• Stable, long-term opportunity with variety in your day-to-day work