Multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative

Multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative

Location: Stepney Green + travel round London

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 depending on experience level

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours:  Monday to Friday09:00–17:00

UK manual Driving Licence Required (Category B or above)BT (*no more than 3 points accepted)

We are looking for an experienced, multi‑skilled maintenance operative to join our in‑house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. You will work on both reactive day‑to‑day maintenance and small projects such as partitions, refurbishments and garden work and properties safety for our tenants. 

Key responsibilities

Carry out day‑to‑day reactive repairs at HMO properties across all London boroughs, including basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical, painting, decorating and cosmetic refurbishments. 
Deliver projects such as building or altering stud partitions, general remedials works such as refurbishments.
Minor remedial works: quick fixes, tiling, cosmetic updates, flooring repairs and garden/grounds, general maintenance where required over multiple properties per day across designated patch.
Identify issues on site, propose practical solutions and complete works to a high standard with a “right first time” approach. 
Work from job tickets issued by the office, plan your day efficiently and in advance, ensuring required materials are available for start of job,
Keep clear records, jobs status reports with photo and report uploads via Fixflo app and other systems. 
Arrange, collect and purchase necessary materials under company approval and supervision in line with our procedures, ensuring value for money and minimal wastage. 
Ensure work complies with H&S regulation requirements, checking where necessary, use of required PPE. 
Respect tenants’ homes, ensure areas are left clean and tidy after works. 
Specific projects may require you to work in tandem with a colleague with a use of one company vehicle.
What you will need

Proven experience as a multi‑skilled tradesperson, maintenance operative in residential property (HMO), social housing or private rent sector experience an advantage. 
Strong skills in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics.
Ability to work on your own or with a team when needed, manage equipment, workload and high standards.
Good oral and written communication skills, good computer and app knowledge.
Full UK manual driving licence is needed for the role, though not always initially essential.
This role involves driving company vehicles. Applicants must be eligible to drive under the company's fleet insurance policy, details of which will be confirmed at the offer stage.
Desirable

Full UK manual driving licence is needed for the role, though we will consider candidate who don’t.
Experience working within HMO properties, student lets or other multi‑occupancy housing. 
Any relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in a core trade, basic electrical, health and safety certificates). 
Experience with basic IT or mobile apps for receiving jobs and uploading photos/notes.  

Benefits

Vibrant office environment and fresh fruit on offer daily.
Birthday Day off, Wellness Day along, eye test*
Employee benefits and discounts packages
Additional annual leave, and sickness pay accrual with length of service        
Summer and Winter annual company parties, other activities.
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for CityRooms, please do not hesitate to apply