Maintenance Operative

Please note this role requires a DBS check.

At urbanbubble, we believe cities should be vibrant, fun, and full of life. We’re all about creating welcoming communities where people feel truly  you love making connections, providing top‑tier service, and bringing positive energy to everything you do, we want you to join us as a Maintenance Operative!

• 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

• Birthday day off, monthly paid wellbeing hour & enhanced annual leave to make sure you get the rest you need
• Company pension scheme & medical Cover for your long‑term health & to help plan for the future
• Refer a friend scheme to earn that bit of extra money by bringing incredible talent on board
• Paid volunteering day & social events to give back to causes that truly matter & connect with your colleagues
• Enhanced sick pay & family leave to take care of yourself & your loved ones
• Life events for those big milestones like your child’s first day at school or when you get the keys to your new home – we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at Ub!
• Cycle to work scheme to help you get to work in a healthier, greener way
• Study support to help you grow & reach your goals
• Long service awards to celebrate every milestone with us
• Employee assistance & counselling for those times when you need a little bit of extra support

If you’re excited about making a real impact and being part of something special, we can’t wait to hear from you!