Electrical Multi Trade Operative
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician
Location:
Central London (overseeing 5 student accommodation properties)
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, full-time
Contract:
Permanent
We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Multi-Trade Operative to support a portfolio of five high-quality student accommodation properties in Central London. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where electrical maintenance and compliance are the primary focus, supported by general multi‑trade works across the buildings. The environment is best compared to a boutique hotel setting, with high expectations around safety, presentation, and resident experience.
The RoleYou’ll take ownership of all electrical works and compliance, alongside supporting wider maintenance requirements.
Key responsibilities include:- Carrying out electrical fault‑finding, repairs, testing, and minor installations across multiple sites
- Completing electrical compliance works, inspections, and remedials
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive tasks
- Updating compliance documentation and maintenance records accurately
- Undertaking general multi-trade maintenance (basic plumbing, joinery, patch repairs, fixtures & fittings)
- Working in occupied student accommodation with minimal disruption to residents
- Liaising with site teams and external contractors where required
- Delivering a professional, customer-focused service at all times
- Participating in the on-call rota and occasional late shifts
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
On-call rota: 1 in 5 weeks (covering one or more weekend days)
Late shift:
Once per month, finishing between 6pm‑8pm
Travel between sites required
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) – desirable
- Inspection & Testing qualification (C&G 2391 or 2394/2395) – highly desirable
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance within residential, hospitality, or student accommodation settings
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety, compliance, and fault diagnosis
- Full UK driving licence
- Confident working independently across multiple sites
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee stock purchase plan
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Are you available for immediate starts or do you have a notice period?
- Best time or number to contact you (you will be called from a Liverpool phone number)
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