Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Operative – Station Maintenance
Location: Essex & East London (Mobile)
Salary: £35k–£40k basic + standby + overtime (£45k + OTE) + van
Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative looking for steady, long-term work?
We are hiring a mobile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative for a well-established contractor. They have recently secured a major four-year framework covering railway stations across Essex and East London.
What you’ll be doing:
* Carrying out reactive building repairs and property upkeep across station sites.
* Carpentry, lock replacements, minor glazing, and basic roofing repairs.
* Basic plumbing, plaster patching, tiling, and touch-up painting.
* Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and routine drainage tasks.
* Joining an on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours callouts.
What you’ll need:
* Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative or multi-trade handyman.
* Strong skills in carpentry and general building maintenance.
* Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).
* PTS card / CSCS card preferred. Candidates from commercial or FM maintenance backgrounds looking to break into rail as a Multi-Skilled Operative are welcome to apply.
What’s on offer:
* £35k–£40k basic salary + standby retainer + overtime (£45k+ OTE).
* Company van, fuel card, tools, and PPE provided.
* Four years of secure, stable contract work.
Interested? Apply today with your CV or call:
Paul Letts
Gapp Search | (phone number removed)