Electrical Maintenance Operative

Static handyman and electrical maintenance operative

Location- Feltham

£17-£20 an hour depending on experience operative

Immediate Start-Must be able to drive

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general handyman repairs and planned property maintenance.
• Painting and decorating walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards, and communal areas.
• Preparing void properties to a high standard for new tenants.
• Replacing and changing light fittings, lamps, bulbs, LED fittings, and ceiling pendants.
• Carrying out electrical safety checks before tenant move-ins.
• Replacing damaged light switches, socket outlets, fused spurs, and electrical faceplates.
• Testing lights, switches, sockets, and extractor fans to ensure they are safe and fully operational.
• Installing and replacing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms where required.
• Replacing bathroom pull-cord switches and minor electrical accessories.
• Isolating electrical circuits safely before carrying out authorised minor electrical works.
• Using socket testers and voltage testers to complete basic fault finding.
• Identifying electrical faults and reporting works requiring a qualified electrician.
• Completing basic electrical repairs in line with health and safety procedures.
• Carrying out basic carpentry repairs, including doors, locks, shelving, architraves, skirting boards, and minor woodwork.
• Repairing or replacing door furniture, handles, hinges, and locks.
• Repairing damaged walls using fillers and preparing surfaces for decoration.
• Carrying out basic plumbing repairs, including changing taps, toilet seats, shower heads, silicone sealing, and unblocking sinks.
• Replacing extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms where authorised.
• Conducting routine inspections and reporting maintenance defects.
• Completing reactive and preventative maintenance across multiple properties.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Driving between properties and transporting tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Recording completed works and reporting outstanding repairs.
• Working closely with housing officers, contractors, and residents.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Following all health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Delivering excellent customer service while working in occupied and void properties.