Caretaker & Maintenance Operative

General Maintenance Operative / Caretaker Location: Brighton, West Sussex, BN2 Salary: £30,500 per annum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Hours: Optional of 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm Invictus are seeking an experienced General Maintenance Operative on behalf of a specialist engineering team within the Facilities Management (FM) industry, working at an iconic, high-profile building in Brighton, West Sussex. This is a client-facing role within a professional environment, where members of the client organisation and the general public regularly use the facilities. A high standard of workmanship, presentation, and communication is essential. Key Responsibilities * Carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across the site * Planned (PPM) building inspections & repairs of fire doors (locks, hinges, door handles) * Basic plumbing/water system PPM * Carpentry works, including doors, locks, fixtures, and fittings * Handyperson duties - general building repairs to ceiling tiles and holes in walls * Providing support to soft services team when required, maintaining a tidy site and workplace * Accurately recording works completed in line with site procedures Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience in a fabric or facilities maintenance role * Competent in basic plumbing, carpentry, and general handyperson tasks * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills * Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team Security & Compliance Requirements Due to the nature of the site, successful candidates must be able to pass an Enhanced DBS check What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £30,500 * Sociable working hours from 7am-4pm/8am – 5pm - Monday to Friday * Opportunity to work in an established commercial building * Be part of a specialist engineering team within a leading FM environment * Stable, long-term role in a professional and well-managed setting If you are a skilled Maintenance Operative (Fabric/Building Maintenance) looking to progress your career within a high-profile FM environment, we would like to hear from you. You can reach the hiring recruiter called James on (phone number removed)