Repairs and Maintenance Operative

Repairs and Maintenance Operative (8e1672_repairs_and_m) Waltham Forest, England

Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP31,000 per annum.

Location: Waltham Forest, London.

Contract type: Full time, Permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Repairs & Maintenance

• Carry out basic property repairs and maintenance works.
• Undertake minor plumbing, carpentry and general handyman duties.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Assist with painting and decorating works where required.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

• Conduct routine building inspections.
• Complete water hygiene checks including temperature monitoring and flushing.
• Support fire alarm testing and compliance activities.
• Provide building access for contractors and visitors.
• Assist with opening and closing buildings when required.

Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning & Waste Services

• Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural duties.
• Support cleaning and caretaking services across sites.
• Complete litter picking and bulky waste removal activities.
• Ensure waste is handled and disposed of safely and correctly.

Customer Service & Teamwork

• Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Build positive relationships with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Support site managers in maintaining service quality and performance standards.
• Work flexibly across multiple service areas as operational needs require.

Health & Safety

• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Use equipment safely and responsibly.
• Maintain safe working environments across all sites.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in property maintenance, facilities management, grounds maintenance, cleaning, caretaking, waste management or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of working within residential and/or commercial properties.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to duties and responsibilities.
• Basic health and safety awareness.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in painting and decorating.
• Experience of PAT testing.
• Experience of water hygiene monitoring.
• Experience working within facilities management or public sector environments.

Working Pattern

• Full‑time position.
• Participation in a 7‑day rota system.
• Out‑of‑hours work may be required as part of service delivery.

Why Apply?

• Permanent employment with a respected organisation.
• Competitive salary of £31,000.
• Varied role with opportunities to develop multi‑skilled experience.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to support local communities through essential services.
• Long‑term career prospects within property and facilities management.

Applicants should be reliable, customer‑focused, and committed to delivering high‑quality services across a range of operational environments.

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