Caretaker / Property Assistant in London

Caretaker / Property Assistant in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
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We are private landlords managing a number of commercial properties throughout Clerkenwell, London, and we are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive property maintenance, helping to ensure our properties are maintained to a high standard and run smoothly.

We are looking for someone with practical experience across a range of trades, including decorating, painting, basic plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical work, repairs and lock changes.

Main Duties

  • Visit properties to assess maintenance and repair requirements.
  • Carry out maintenance and repair works from start to completion.
  • Undertake a variety of tasks including decorating, painting, basic plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical work and changing locks.
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Complete property inspections when required.
  • Check fire alarms and ensure fire safety requirements are adhered to.
  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers and representatives as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete all required administration in accordance with company procedures.
  • Communicate with tenants in a friendly, courteous and professional manner at all times.
  • Respect tenants' spaces and maintain a professional approach when working in occupied properties.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in property maintenance and multi-skilled across a range of trades.
  • Self-motivated, reliable and flexible.
  • Able to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
  • A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Professional, polite and respectful when dealing with tenants.
  • Practical, hands-on and able to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
  • Experienced in a similar property maintenance role.

Experience

Previous experience in a multi-skilled property maintenance, handyman, facilities or similar role is essential.

Experience in several of the following areas would be highly desirable:

Painting & decorating β€’ Plumbing β€’ Basic electrics β€’ Repairs β€’ Locks & security β€’ General property maintenance

If you are a reliable, experienced multi-skilled maintenance professional looking for a varied role working across residential properties in Clerkenwell, we would be interested in hearing from you.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process due to the nature of the role and access to properties.

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Contact Details:

The GM Pension Scheme Careers Recruitment Team