Maintenance Operative

The role:

Join a leading property company as Maintenance Operative. Responsibilities include carrying out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance in a high-end residential (Build-to-Rent) development in Birmingham. This will include work within apartments, the building and resident common areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• Preparing vacant apartments for new residents and completing pre-tenancy works
• Working to deadlines to minimise void periods
• Completing basic plumbing, repairs, painting, decorating, and general maintenance works
• Repairing and replacing woodwork, doors, locks, fixtures, and fittings
• Investigating and resolving maintenance issues such as leaks and minor electrical faults
• Assisting with furniture moves and basic furniture repairs
• Working independently and managing daily tasks effectively
• Attending scheduled jobs and providing updates to the line manager
• Maintaining accurate records of completed works
• Carrying out routine checks including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and water temperatures
• Managing stock levels and reporting requirements
• Liaising professionally with residents during maintenance visits

The Person:

• Prior experience working in a handyman or maintenance role, ideally in a residenti...