Maintenance Operative

Overview

We are currently seeking a skilled Handyperson to join our Social Housing repairs and maintenance team in Canning Town, to work across a residential housing contract in East and South East London. This is a multi-trade role with opportunities to be involved in a variety of internal and external repairs.

• Internally you could be hanging doors, fitting skirting boards, undertaking plumbing repairs and minor electrical tasks, repairing walls, fitting kitchen cabinets, and laying vinyl flooring.
• Externally there could be masonry work on external walls or steps, laying slabs, erecting fences, glazing and replacing glass, gutter and gully clearance/cleaning and some roofing and guttering repairs which may require working at height on mobile platforms, ladders/access equipment.
• In addition you will be involved in lift inspections, fire door inspections, emergency lighting testing and water hygiene inspections.
• You will be provided with a company van and excellent training/development as part of this varied opportunity. Rydon is a well-established and fast-growing business with strong prospects for personal development.

• Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings is essential; some carpentry experience would be ideal. This experience would ideally have been gained within the social housing/residential maintenance sector or with a contractor providing services to a housing association.
• You will have excellent customer service skills and be passionate about providing high-quality repairs/planned maintenance.
• This is a mobile position and therefore the successful candidate will need a full, valid UK Driving Licence.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Handyperson to join our housing repairs and maintenance team to provide reactive and planned maintenance around Canning Town and Brockley in London. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and provides facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors. The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties.

We are a dynamic, multi-talented organisation, working across a wide range of construction market sectors within the built environment. Rydon has established a strong reputation for quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we have recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more.

Normal working hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. What we can offer you:

• A competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday including the ability to increase your annual leave
• Company van and fuel card
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support
• Employee discount scheme saving you money on products/services
• Company pension
• Access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including cash health plan, dental and more

As a well-established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.