Maintenance Operative
Location: Kensington
Salary: £38,000 – £43,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, five days per week (including weekend rotation for duty management)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to oversee the day-to-day operations of the site. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining service excellence for our residents by leading, training, and managing the team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of engineering services, maintaining high standards in line with the expectations.

• Perform hands-on engineering work, including reactive maintenance and diagnostics.

• Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Adapt to resident’s evolving needs with a proactive, multi-skilled approach.

Requirements

Essential:

• HVAC and BMS experience

• Plumbing qualifications

• Hands-on experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and reactive works

• Ability to manage and oversee engineering operations and contractor performance

Preferred:

• Electrical qualifications

• Knowledge of swimming pool plant operations

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £37,000 – £43,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

• Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (including bank holidays)

• Pension

Important Note

Please do not advertise this role solely at £43,000, as candidate expectations need to be carefully managed. Only candidates who meet all key criteria-including relevant experience in HVAC, BMS, and plumbing-will be considered for salaries above £38,000.

We appreciate your support in identifying strong candidates for this position. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out-I’d be happy to discuss further.