Maintenance Operative

At RMG, part of the Places for People Group, we are committed to creating safe, well-maintained and welcoming places for people to live. We are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our on-site Estate Team at Beaufort Park, helping to keep the development running smoothly and to a high standard.

Where will I be working and what hours?

Full time at our Beaufort Park development (NW9 5EN) – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 am until 4 PM.

What’s the role about?

As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital part in the day-to-day upkeep of the development's communal areas. From carrying out routine checks and minor repairs to supporting cleanliness and safety across the site, your work will help ensure Beaufort Park remains a pleasant place for residents and visitors. This is a hands-on role suited to someone practical, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider estate team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking monthly water and electricity meter readings and submitting them to the Property Manager
• Carrying out monthly fire panel and emergency lighting tests
• Completing general cleaning and clearing tasks as directed
• Cleaning windows of commercial properties when required
• Changing light bulbs in communal areas, including car parks
• Jet washing hard surfaces, footpaths, podiums and car parks
• Completing minor repairs such as doors, walls and light fittings
• Supporting the wider team with additional maintenance tasks when needed

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills, including an understanding of Excel
• Experience with drywall and basic decorating tasks
• Ability to prioritise work and manage tasks effectively
• Willingness and ability to carry out physically demanding work

Desirable:

• Decorating or plasterboard repair experience
• Experience with basic lighting maintenance

What does RMG have to offer you?

You will not only be joining a thriving market leader where you will benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you will also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges)
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Safeguarding:

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.