Maintenance Operator
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Operator. This is a hands‑on role responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the building, its communal areas and amenity spaces, ensuring residents enjoy a safe, well‑presented, and fully functioning living environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the building, including communal areas, plant rooms, and amenity spaces
- Complete minor repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating) to a high standard, escalating specialist works to approved contractors where required
- Conduct regular site inspections and log findings, maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests logged by residents or the on‑site team
- Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety checks, PAT testing coordination, and risk assessments
- Manage stock levels of maintenance tools, materials, and equipment
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers, supervising works carried out on site
- Support void unit turnaround, ensuring units are maintenance‑ready ahead of new move‑ins
- Assist with out‑of‑hours emergency call‑outs as required (if applicable)
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a maintenance, handyman, or building services role, ideally within residential, BTR, PBSA, or hospitality environments
- Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices on site
- Relevant trade qualifications advantageous (e.g. NVQ in a building trade) but not essential
- Excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused approach, given regular interaction with residents
- Well organised, able to manage a varied daily workload independently
- Full UK driving licence may be required depending on site coverage
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £35,000
- Opportunity to join a growing, well‑regarded operator in the property sector
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Maintenance Operator in London employer: Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd
Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the heart of South East London. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration packages, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to lead impactful large-scale residential projects, making it a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
Contact Details:
Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
