Maintenance Operative

📍 Manchester City Centre | 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Are you a skilled Maintenance Operative looking to join a prestigious residential development in the heart of Manchester?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading, award-winning property developer and operator with over 35 years of success delivering exceptional residential, student accommodation, and commercial developments across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a premium city-centre development, renowned for its high-quality living environment, landscaped green spaces, and exclusive resident amenities.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the building, apartments, and communal areas are maintained to the highest possible standard. You'll provide a responsive maintenance service, ensuring residents receive an excellent customer experience while maintaining full compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work, including plumbing, joinery, decorating, and basic electrical repairs.
• Complete reactive maintenance requests efficiently and to a high standard.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks, including emergency lighting and fire alarm testing.
• Prepare apartments for new residents and complete repairs following tenancy inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance, and health & safety records.
• Conduct building inspections and health & safety audits.
• Escort contractors and monitor works carried out on site.
• Support refurbishment, redecoration, and capital improvement projects.
• Work closely with the management team to maintain exceptional standards across the development.
• Participate in the maintenance call-out process for emergency situations.

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive, and takes pride in delivering high standards.

You'll have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, or property maintenance role.
• Experience of general building maintenance, including plumbing, joinery, decorating, and repairs.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, professional, and flexible approach.

Desirable:

• Trade qualifications in Plumbing, Joinery, Electrical Installation, or a related discipline.
• Experience within residential, Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hospitality, or facilities management environments.

• Monday to Friday on a rotating shift basis:
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm, or
  • 10:00am - 7:00pm
• 1 in 5 Saturdays (8:00am - 5:00pm), with time off in lieu provided the following week.
• Additional overtime opportunities may be available during busy periods.

✅ Competitive Salary
✅ 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✅ Paid Overtime
✅ Company Pension Scheme
✅ Life Assurance
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Career Development Opportunities
✅ Work for a Market-Leading Property Business

If you're an experienced Maintenance Operative looking for a long-term opportunity with a premium property organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

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