Caretaker & Maintenance Operative
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor, Plumber
General Maintenance Operative / Caretaker
Location:
Brighton, West Sussex, BN2
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
Hours:
Optional of 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm
Invictus are seeking an experienced General Maintenance Operative on behalf of a specialist engineering team within the Facilities Management (FM) industry, working at an iconic, high-profile building in Brighton, West Sussex.
This is a client-facing role within a professional environment, where members of the client organisation and the general public regularly use the facilities. A high standard of workmanship, presentation, and communication is essential.
Key Responsibilities- Carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across the site
- Planned (PPM) building inspections & repairs of fire doors (locks, hinges, door handles)
- Basic plumbing/water system PPM
- Carpentry works, including doors, locks, fixtures, and fittings
- Handyperson duties - general building repairs to ceiling tiles and holes in walls
- Providing support to soft services team when required, maintaining a tidy site and workplace
- Accurately recording works completed in line with site procedures
- Proven experience in a fabric or facilities maintenance role
- Competent in basic plumbing, carpentry, and general handyperson tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team
Due to the nature of the site, successful candidates must be able to pass an Enhanced DBS check
What’s on Offer- Competitive salary of £30,500
- Sociable working hours from 7am-4pm/8am – 5pm - Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to work in an established commercial building
- Be part of a specialist engineering team within a leading FM environment
- Stable, long-term role in a professional and well-managed setting
If you are a skilled Maintenance Operative (Fabric/Building Maintenance) looking to progress your career within a high-profile FM environment, we would like to hear from you. You can reach the hiring recruiter called James on (phone number removed)
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