Maintenance Caretaker

Location: City of London
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm
Contract: Permanent

Overview

We are looking for a skilled, proactive and hands-on Maintenance Caretaker to support the Building Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy multi-occupied office building in London.

This is a maintenance-focused position, combining general building repairs, preventative maintenance, caretaking, security and occasional front-of-house support.

The successful candidate must have proven practical maintenance skills and be confident carrying out minor repairs independently, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating.

You’ll play an important role in keeping the building safe, secure, well maintained and running smoothly, whilst providing a professional service to tenants and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and routine upkeep.

• Undertake basic plumbing repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets and minor pipework issues.

• Complete basic carpentry, painting, decorating and general handyman tasks.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive maintenance requests.

• Replace light bulbs and undertake minor building maintenance tasks within your competence.

• Conduct regular building inspections, identifying defects and addressing maintenance concerns.

• Monitor building security, CCTV and access control systems.

• Maintain communal areas to a high standard of cleanliness, safety and presentation.

• Liaise with external contractors and provide access for specialist maintenance works.

• Assist tenants with maintenance requests and general building enquiries.

• Provide occasional reception and front-of-house support when required.

• Receive and distribute post, parcels and deliveries.

• Support the Building Manager with the daily operation of the building.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with health and safety procedures.

• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance or building-related issues.

• Undertake additional duties and overtime when reasonably required.

About You

• Essential: Previous hands-on building maintenance experience, ideally within commercial, residential or facilities management environments.

• Essential: Strong practical maintenance skills, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and general repairs.

• Confident diagnosing minor maintenance issues and carrying out repairs independently.

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Caretaker, Handyman, Building Maintenance Operative or similar.

• Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance.

• Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day maintenance tasks.

• Professional and approachable when dealing with tenants, visitors and contractors.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.

• Willingness to assist with security, caretaking and general building duties when required.

What’s on Offer

• £36,000 per annum

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

• Permanent, full-time position

• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Overtime opportunities

• Stable, weekday working hours

• Varied, hands-on maintenance role

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Building Manager

• Long-term career opportunity within an established building