Facilities Maintenance Operative in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Maintenance Operative to join a national company supplying high end residential options.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, lighting maintenance, and general repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests within agreed timescales and maintain accurate records of completed works.
• Complete void property inspections and undertake turnaround works, including painting, minor repairs, lock changes, and clearance tasks.
• Support building inspections and undertake routine compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety systems.
• Maintain communal areas, refuse facilities, grounds, and outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Identify repair requirements, source materials, and ensure tools, equipment, and stock are maintained appropriately.
• Monitor contractors on-site and report on workmanship and service standards.
• Assist with moving furniture and heavy items when required.
• Report hazards, incidents, safety concerns, damp, mould, and condensation issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple sites to support maintenance and resident service requirements.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety legislation.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, building services, facilities, or property maintenance role.
• Practical skills in general building repairs, including decorating, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, COSHH, and basic compliance procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and solve maintenance issues effectively.
• Experience working within residential, commercial, or property environments is desirable.
• Relevant trade qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, CSCS, PASMA, IPAF, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Positive, proactive approach with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing maintenance standards is desirable.

Additional Details:

• Mon - Fri - 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with length of service - 31 days after 2 years service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• Pension - employee contributions 3% with company contributions 6%
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Save As You Earn Share Scheme
• Help@hand
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Cyle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Refer a Resident Scheme
• Travel Loan
• Shopping discounts
• Discretionary Bonus