Maintenance Operative
Full-time
Permanent
£35,000 per annum | Multiple Locations Across London
Looking for a hands‑on maintenance role with a premium employer? Join one of London's leading student accommodation providers and help maintain high‑quality, sustainable buildings while delivering an exceptional resident experience.
The Role:
As a Maintenance Operative, you'll carry out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general building upkeep across modern residential properties. Working alongside the wider site team, you'll ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and well‑presented.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Reactive and planned maintenance (PPM)
- Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general handyman repairs
- Daily building inspections using a CAFM system/iPad
- Supporting contractors and maintaining maintenance records
- Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are met
- Delivering excellent customer service to residents
About You:
- Multi-skilled maintenance or handyperson background
- Experience in painting, decorating and general building repairs
- Customer-focused with a proactive, can‑do attitude
- Strong problem‑solving skills and able to work independently
- Happy working shifts, weekends and bank holidays
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive Salary up to £35,000 (negotiable)
- Excellent training and career progression
- 28 days annual leave
- 7% pension contribution
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Maintenance Operative in City of London employer: Client 2
Hudspeth is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development through its comprehensive 2026 Apprentice Programme. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation, employees are encouraged to build lasting relationships while managing diverse projects in a supportive work culture. Located in a vibrant community, Hudspeth offers unique opportunities for apprentices to gain hands-on experience and advance their careers in the construction industry.