Maintenance Operative – Norwich

Company: Adecco
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Job Description:

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Operative

Location: Peterborough

Contract Type: Temporary around Norwich

Overview

Are you ready to take your maintenance skills on the road? Our client is looking for a dedicated Mobile Maintenance Operative to join their dynamic team in Peterborough. If you have a knack for building maintenance and a passion for ensuring homes meet the highest standards, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Mobile Maintenance Operative, you will be at the heart of maintaining a diverse portfolio of properties. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Performing Essential Maintenance: Carry out day-to-day maintenance across various properties, ensuring compliance with Home Office contract standards.
  • Managing Faults: Report, manage, and close faults using the AORA IT system, ensuring swift resolution.
  • Collaborating with Subcontractors: Liaise with approved subcontractors to guarantee access, quality work, and compliance with standards.
  • Conducting Audits: Audit contractor work and provide detailed reports on findings.
  • Completing Inspections: Conduct annual checks such as PAT testing and scheduled inspections.
  • Identifying Needs: Recognise further maintenance, cleaning, or specialist trade requirements and raise jobs accordingly.
  • Monthly Property Inspections: Work with Housing Officers to ensure properties are inspected monthly.

Trade Duties (Where Applicable)

  • Deliver qualified trade works to certified standards.
  • Provide technical advice and support to fellow operatives.
  • Assist in property onboarding with specialist trade sign-offs.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure safe environments for all property users.
  • Review property safety reports (e.g., asbestos, risk assessments) before commencing work.
  • Arrange additional surveys when necessary.

Materials, Tools & Waste Management

  • Use only approved suppliers and materials, retaining all receipts.
  • Obtain approval for plant or tool hire above £100.
  • Remove and legally dispose of waste, recycling whenever possible.

Additional Duties

  • Repair or replace furniture provided by the organization as required.
  • Undertake garden maintenance within assigned properties.
  • Assist with planned maintenance once priority works are completed.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience in maintenance or a related field.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and fault resolution.
  • A commitment to health and safety standards.
  • Flexibility to travel between properties and participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support.

Working Pattern

This is a mobile role, so you will be on the road, traveling between properties. Working patterns will vary based on operational needs. On-call and out-of-hours working will be required on a rota basis to support a 24/7 maintenance service.

Benefits

This is your chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a dynamic work environment. If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026