Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Role overview Please note this role requires a DBS check.

Hey there Ready to make a difference?

At urbanbubble, we believe cities should be vibrant, fun, and full of life.

We’re all about creating welcoming communities where people feel truly at home.

If you’re someone who loves making connections, providing top-tier service, and bringing positive energy to everything you do, we’d love for you to join us as a Maintenance Operative. As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll be right at the heart of our community, making sure our buildings and shared spaces are always in top condition.

You’ll provide first-line support for maintenance requests, carry out repairs, and ensure our homes and communal areas are safe, welcoming, and well cared for.

• Reactive Works:
  Responding to maintenance requests and work orders quickly and effectively.
• Carrying out minor repairs, decoration, and reactive works in homes and communal areas.
• Performing lighting checks and replacing bulbs.
• Acting as the first responder for emergencies such as leaks.
• Statutory Compliance:
  Keeping accurate records of tests, inspections, and engineer visits.
• Supporting compliance checks such as fire alarm testing and PAT records.
• Raising issues and escalating to specialists when required.
• Health & Safety:
  Conducting daily checks to ensure life safety systems are working; following all health and safety procedures and legislation.
• Ensuring PPE, tools, and equipment are used correctly and safely; maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe workspace.
• Third Party Contractors & Planned works:
  Escorting and supporting visiting engineers.
• Monitoring scheduled maintenance and reporting missed works.
• Logging contractor activity and ensuring site standards are maintained.
• Site Stores & Plant Rooms:
  Managing tools, consumables, and spare parts inventory.
• Keeping plant rooms and maintenance areas safe, clear and well organised.
• Customer Service and Team Work:
  Acting as a role model for urbanbubble values.
• Working closely with the operations team and providing excellent service to residents.
• Communicating clearly and positively with both colleagues and residents.

• City & Guilds Multi Skills Certificate (desirable)
• Electrical competency certificate (within last 3 years)
• IOSH “Working Safely” qualification
• Previous experience in a building technician or maintenance role
• Knowledge of COSHH, decorating, fabric repair, flooring types, and water systems (L8 awareness)
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (computer-aided facilities management)
• A proactive, positive, and can-do attitude
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving approach

We’re passionate about our people and ensuring you have what you need for your health, wellbeing and personal growth. It’s not just about what you do here.

• Birthday day off, monthly wellbeing hour, and enhanced annual leave
• Company pension scheme and medical cover for long-term health
• Refer a friend scheme
• Paid volunteering day and social events
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave
• Life events support for milestones
• Cycle to work scheme
• Study support and long service awards
• Employee assistance and counselling

You'll be working with some truly incredible people who are passionate about what they do and are always ready to support you. If you’re excited about making a real impact and being part of something special, we can’t wait to hear from you.

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