Maintenance Operative / Handyman

Maintenance Operative / Handyman Leicester £14.50 - £15.50 Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm Engineering @ 365 is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation that is looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to join their Facilities team. This is a varied role suited to someone with a practical maintenance background who is confident carrying out general building repairs, enjoys working independently, and takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented properties. The Role As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance, repairs and inspections across the property, ensuring buildings, communal areas and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You will also work closely with residents, contractors and the wider site team to ensure maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and professionally. Key Responsibilities * Carry out general building maintenance and repairs * Complete basic plumbing, electrical, decorating and carpentry work * Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly * Carry out routine building inspections * Ensure fire safety, security and maintenance checks are completed * Identify and respond to health and safety issues * Maintain accurate property maintenance records * Assist with communal area cleaning and waste disposal * Ensure communal areas are kept clean, safe and well maintained * Coordinate and supervise external contractors where required * Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance supplies are stored correctly * Maintain the grounds, ensuring they are clean, tidy and hazard free * Respond to out-of-hours maintenance calls and emergencies when required * Escalate specialist maintenance issues to the appropriate contractors * Support the wider site team with the smooth running of the property * Communicate professionally with residents when carrying out maintenance work Requirements * Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance or a similar role * Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrics, painting and general building repairs * Good understanding of health and safety requirements * Strong practical and problem-solving skills * Good level of written and spoken English * Ability to work under pressure and prioritise maintenance tasks * Friendly and approachable manner Desirable * Experience within student accommodation, hospitality or residential property management * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook * Formal maintenance, facilities management or health & safety qualifications Apply Now If you're an experienced Maintenance Operative looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we'd like to hear from you. Apply via this advert or contact Engineering @ 365 directly for more information