Senior Maintenance Operative

Company: Ambitions Personnel
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Senior Maintenance OperativeMidlandsFull-time | Permanent

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Maintenance Operative to work across social housing properties throughout the Midlands.

This is not a standard multi-trade role. You will be responsible for attending jobs that involve complaints, failed inspections, or works requiring a higher level of skill and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be trusted to resolve issues to a high standard — first time.

When complaint or remedial work is not required, you will take on a senior role within the team, supporting quality control and larger project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out remedial works on previously completed or substandard jobs
  • Resolve tenant complaints professionally and effectively
  • Inspect and sign off completed works to ensure quality standards are met
  • Lead larger maintenance and refurbishment projects when required
  • Complete high-quality bathroom and kitchen installations
  • Undertake mould treatment and preventative works
  • Manage full void property refurbishments
  • Carry out painting and decorating to a high standard
  • Diagnose complex maintenance issues and provide long-term solutions

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a multi-trade or maintenance role
  • Strong skills across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and decorating
  • Previous experience working within social housing
  • Ability to identify and rectify poor workmanship to a high standard
  • Experience inspecting works or leading projects is desirable
  • Confident working in occupied properties and dealing with tenants
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs
  • Full UK driving licence essential

What’s Offered

  • Competitive salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per year (depending on experience)
  • Company vehicle and fuel card (where applicable)
  • Long-term, stable employment
  • Opportunity to progress into a senior and trusted position

Benefits

  • Company van
  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Work Location: On the road

If you take pride in your work, lead by example, and can be relied upon to resolve issues properly, we’d like to hear from you.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026