Maintenance Operative Location: Greater London, covering circa 660 HMO properties, with a base at a central London office (Holborn) one day per week Salary: £32,000-£35,000 + Bonus + £4,500 Car Allowance Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday Highlights: Benefit from a rewarding package, including a £4,500 car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance The London arm manages a portfolio of serviced apartments, private rental homes and houses of multiple occupancy (HMO). The role sits within a close-knit social housing and HMO team, reporting to the Operations Manager and working alongside a lettings manager, two property managers and an administrator. You'll be out on the road, effectively running your own portfolio of HMO properties across London, deciding how to prioritise your visits and manage your workload, starting at around 7-10 visits a day and building towards 15 a week as you settle in. No qualifications are required, so the role suits skilled and unskilled candidates alike, but you'll need to be as comfortable with admin and reporting as you are with practical repairs, since you'll be trusted to manage both independently. Take ownership of a set of HMO properties across London, planning and prioritising your own visits Carry out general repairs and maintenance, from handyperson tasks to appliance upkeep Complete compliance checks, including fire alarm and emergency lighting testing Respond to tenant maintenance queries and inspect contractors' work Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, essential No specific qualifications required, open to skilled or unskilled handymen Comfortable working autonomously, balancing hands-on maintenance with admin and reporting Understanding of health, safety and environmental practice within an accommodation setting Basic DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one) 4,500 car allowance per annum ~ Bonus ~25 days' holiday plus UK bank/public holidays (33 days FTE) ~ Company pension ~ Group life assurance and income protection ~ Private medical insurance ~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, subject to eligibility We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
Maintenance Operative - Retail in London employer: deverellsmith
Deverellsmith is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and travel allowances, all while working on exciting high-rise construction projects that shape the city's skyline.
