Maintenance Operative; Temporary

Position: Maintenance Operative (Temporary)
Maintenance Operative, Kingston KT1

£18 per hour - £38,000K per annum – Temporary with potential for permanent

Luxury apartments are looking for a skilled Maintenance Operative to keep the building running safely, smoothly, and to the highest standard.

The Role

You’ll handle day‑to‑day repairs, planned maintenance (PPM), safety checks, and building systems across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance. You’ll be the first point of contact for residents’ maintenance requests and will support post‑completion activities, including managing O&M documents and defects.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive and planned maintenance across the building
Daily operation of plant rooms and building systems
Health & safety checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, L8 water hygiene)
Maintain records in the property management system (PMS)
Manage contractors and oversee specialist works
Support budgeting, invoicing, and cost control
About You

Proven experience in maintenance (residential or hospitality preferred)
Multi‑skilled across trades; relevant qualifications a plus
Strong understanding of building safety and compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable)
Great problem‑solver, organised, proactive, and able to work independently
Strong communication and customer‑service skills
Comfortable using PMS or similar systems
Flexible with occasional weekend or out‑of‑hours work
This job is to start immediately! Apply now!

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