Maintenance Operative

Wandsworth, South West London
£36,000 – £42,000
Full Time | Monday – Friday | 8am – 5pm

Overview

A residential development in London is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Operative/Handyman with a strong background in painting, decorating, and carpentry to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, presentation, and upkeep of a 95-unit residential building.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards across the development, with a particular focus on cosmetic repairs, finishing works, and general building maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Painting, Decorating & Carpentry

• Carry out high-quality painting and decorating works across communal areas and apartments
• Complete carpentry repairs and installations including doors, skirting, shelving, locks, ironmongery, and minor joinery works
• Undertake patch repairs, making good, silicone works, filling, and finishing tasks
• Maintain the overall appearance and presentation of the building to a high standard

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Basic plumbing repairs
• Minor electrical works
• General building repairs and reactive maintenance
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and site issues
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

Site Operations

• Act as the main on-site point of contact for day-to-day maintenance issues
• Carry out regular inspections of communal areas and plant rooms
• Monitor cleaning, waste management, and general site presentation
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contractor logs

Contractor & Minor Works Coordination

• Assist with coordinating external contractors on site
• Support small improvement projects and maintenance works across the development
• Monitor quality of works and ensure health & safety standards are followed

Resident Support

• Provide a professional and approachable service to residents
• Communicate clearly regarding ongoing works or maintenance issues
• Support the smooth day-to-day running and presentation of the development
• Assist with deliveries, access requests, and general resident support when required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within handyman, maintenance, caretaking, painting & decorating, or carpentry roles
• Strong practical skills with a particular focus on painting, decorating, and carpentry
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic IT skills for logging works and reporting issues

Desirable

• Experience within residential or high-end developments
• Relevant trade qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds or similar)
• Own hand/power tools advantageous
• Understanding of general health & safety procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Pension contributions
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Specialist tools and equipment provided
• Stable long-term opportunity within residential property