Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Catford, SE London
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to join the team at a friendly and well-established residential development in South East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on individual who takes pride in delivering high standards of maintenance and customer service within a residential environment.

Working as part of the on-site team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the development, ensuring communal areas, building systems, and external grounds are maintained to a safe, clean, and presentable standard. You will play a key role in creating a positive living experience for residents by responding promptly to maintenance requests and carrying out routine inspections and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as custodian of the building and surrounding grounds, ensuring the development is well maintained at all times.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety across all communal and external areas.

• Conduct regular patrols, litter picking, and inspections of doors, gates, and shared spaces.

• Safely operate the refuse buggy and manage the rotation and preparation of paladin and recycling bins for council collection.

• Wet wash bin stores and estate flooring weekly, ensuring all areas remain clean and presentable.

• Remove litter and debris daily from communal areas, including courtyards, car parks, entrances, and roadways.

• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks, including light bulb and fuse replacement.

• Report defects, M&E issues, security breaches, health & safety concerns, and damage to the Development Manager or appropriate contractors.

• Maintain an up-to-date log (paper or digital) recording patrols, issues identified, completed tasks, contractor visits, and temporary parking allocations.

• Oversee site access for approved contractors (cleaners, gardeners, engineers, window cleaners), monitor the quality of work completed, and report any concerns.

• Liaise with the Development Manager regarding contractor scheduling and works.

• Provide a professional, courteous, and helpful service to residents at all times.

• Undertake any additional duties as requested by the Development Manager.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Access to accredited courses to support career progression

• Friendly and welcoming working environment

If you have not received a response within two weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.