Maintenance Operative

Salary/Rate:£33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Job Type:Office Based

Contract Type:Perm

Town/City:Battersea

County:London

Sector:Residential Management

Job ref:JN -032025-83395_1741628067

Post Date:10. 03. 2025

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Meet Our Recruiter

Rowan Naude

Principal Consultant, Facilities Management

+44 (0)20 7478 2551

rnaude@cobaltrecruitment.com

About the Role

Cobalt is currently working with a leading developer in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sector

Managing the maintenance of a vibrant student accommodation building, the Maintenance Operative will enjoy the responsibility of ensuring the living quarters are maintained to the highest standard.

An internal promotion within the company has presented this outstanding opportunity for a skilled Maintenance person to join a reputable and well-renowned property management group.

Key responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring planned, preventative, and proactive maintenance work is carried out
Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure work is done to the appropriate standard
Provide support with onboarding of new staff members and offer guidance where possible
Contribute to the delivery of KPI's in line with the property and business
Conduct regular building checks to identify any potential health & safety risks
Carry out planned inspections of site areas while recording information in a timely manner

Candidates for this role would ideally be from a trade background (electrical, carpentry, plumbing) within a customer-facing environment such as hospitality or the residential sectors previously.

If you are based in London and believe you possess the skills in question, please apply with your CV today.

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