Estates Maintenance Operative

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Dartford Borough Council

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-08

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29087 - 31554 GBP Yearly GBP 29087.00 31554.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

Salary: £29,087 PA increasing to £31,554 PA following 12 months satisfactory performance

Location: Kent

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday
- Friday. Flexi time available..

DBS Check: Yes

Closing Date: 10/09/2026 at 23:59

Reference: DBC/EMO
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This is an exciting opportunity to support the Dartford Borough Council community. Working for Housing Services you will be our Handyperson undertaking maintenance and repair tasks within our tenant’s homes and also our common areas on our estates. This is a front line role and you will be supported by our Housing Maintenance team in providing excellent customer service.

The role includes:

Undertaking maintenance and minor repairs
Repairing equipment
Completing internal and external painting
Assembling tenants furniture
Identifying and reporting the need for associated repair works
Undertaking quality control inspections of contractors minor repairs

Relevant experience is essential. The successful applicant will have experience with hardware tools and equipment and knowledge of building and construction. You will also have basic Maths skills, great communication skills, be well organised and able to problem solve with an attention to detail.

You will need to hold a full UK clean Driving License. You will also be provided with a works vehicle.

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