Maintenance Operative

Location: North London and East London
Salary: £28,500  per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 38 hours per week

About the Role
A leading facilities management company is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to join their facilities maintenance team, covering a portfolio of healthcare facilities across three sites in North London and one site in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, reliable individual with general maintenance experience who can carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks across multiple healthcare environments.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 2:00pm
• One Sunday per month
• 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the healthcare sites, including:

• General painting and decorating.
• Basic carpentry and repairs.
• Basic plumbing tasks, including water treatment.
• Basic electrical maintenance tasks.
• Cleaning and maintaining air handling units.
• Carrying out emergency lighting and fire alarm checks.
• Furniture repairs and general upkeep.
• Completing ad-hoc maintenance duties as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining a professional approach when working within healthcare environments.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance operative or handy person role.
• A practical, hands-on approach to general maintenance and repairs.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, and electrical tasks.
• Any relevant training or maintenance qualifications would be advantageous.
• A positive, can-do attitude with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without close supervision.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working across multiple healthcare sites.

Benefits

• 25 days'' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance after one year of service.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee recognition and referral bonus schemes.
• Access to wellbeing programmes and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including eye care vouchers, retail discounts and an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Full induction and training.
• Uniform and PPE provided where applicable.
• Access to online learning and career development opportunities.
• One paid volunteering day per year to support the local community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dependable and proactive Maintenance Operative who takes pride in their work and can confidently carry out general repairs across a range of healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, maintaining high standards and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the buildings.