Maintenance Operative

Our client is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Maintenance Operative to join a brand-new, large-scale flagship PBSA development in East London, launching in the coming months.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and wider onsite team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the building is maintained to the highest standards from day one. You'll take ownership of both reactive and planned maintenance while supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and best-in-class living environment for residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major new opening, giving you the chance to make a visible impact in a high-profile asset while working within a forward-thinking and rapidly growing platform.

The role offers strong variety and responsibility, ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on position while contributing to overall building performance and resident experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day reactive and planned maintenance across the building
• Diagnose and resolve general building issues (e.g. plumbing, painting, basic repairs)
• Conduct building checks, inspections, and routine plant/communal area walkarounds
• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented environment for residents at all times
• Work closely with customer-facing teams to ensure an excellent resident experience

• Support contractor supervision, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard

• Accurately record maintenance activities and update property documentation systems

• Contribute to a strong health & safety culture, reporting risks and ensuring compliance

Your Requirements:

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities, or handyman role (PBSA, residential, or hospitality preferred)
• Comfortable carrying out general repairs including decorating, basic plumbing, and fault finding
• Strong awareness of health & safety and building compliance standards
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Calm under pressure with the ability to respond to urgent issues effectively

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis between 7:30am - 8:00pm.

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