Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Location: Based in Stepney Green, travelling daily to HMO properties across London
Salary : £33,000 - £38,000, depending on skills, trade knowledge and experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)
We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join our in-house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. You'll handle day-to-day reactive maintenance alongside small projects - partitions, refurbishments, garden work - keeping our properties safe and well-maintained for tenants.
Company van and tools provided.
What you'll be doing
* Reactive repairs across London HMOs: basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrics, painting, decorating and cosmetic refurbishment
* Small projects such as stud partitions and general refurbishment works
* Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch: tiling, flooring repairs, cosmetic updates, garden and grounds maintenance
* Diagnosing issues on-site and fixing them right first time, to a high standard
* Working from job tickets, planning your day and materials in advance
* Logging job status with photos via Fixflo and other systems
* Sourcing and purchasing materials within company procedures, keeping cost and waste down
* Working to H&S standards, PPE included
* Leaving tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected
* Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects, sharing a company vehicle What you'll need * Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson/maintenance operative in residential property - HMO, social housing or private rented sector experience is a strong plus
* Strong hands-on ability in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics
* Comfortable working solo or as part of a team
* Good communication skills and confidence with basic apps/IT for job reporting
* Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points - essential. This role involves driving company vehicles, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of our commercial fleet insurance policy; full details confirmed at offer stage Nice to have * Experience in HMOs, student lets or other multi-occupancy housing
* Trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ, basic electrical, H&S certificates) What's in it for you * Company van and tools provided
* Overtime available
* Fresh fruit and a genuinely friendly office environment
* Birthday off, a Wellness Day, and an annual eye test
* Employee discounts package
* Extra annual leave and sick pay that builds with length of service
* Summer and winter company parties, plus regular team socials To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please do not hesitate to apply.
* Small projects such as stud partitions and general refurbishment works
* Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch: tiling, flooring repairs, cosmetic updates, garden and grounds maintenance
* Diagnosing issues on-site and fixing them right first time, to a high standard
* Working from job tickets, planning your day and materials in advance
* Logging job status with photos via Fixflo and other systems
* Sourcing and purchasing materials within company procedures, keeping cost and waste down
* Working to H&S standards, PPE included
* Leaving tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected
* Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects, sharing a company vehicle What you'll need * Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson/maintenance operative in residential property - HMO, social housing or private rented sector experience is a strong plus
* Strong hands-on ability in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics
* Comfortable working solo or as part of a team
* Good communication skills and confidence with basic apps/IT for job reporting
* Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points - essential. This role involves driving company vehicles, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of our commercial fleet insurance policy; full details confirmed at offer stage Nice to have * Experience in HMOs, student lets or other multi-occupancy housing
* Trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ, basic electrical, H&S certificates) What's in it for you * Company van and tools provided
* Overtime available
* Fresh fruit and a genuinely friendly office environment
* Birthday off, a Wellness Day, and an annual eye test
* Employee discounts package
* Extra annual leave and sick pay that builds with length of service
* Summer and winter company parties, plus regular team socials To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please do not hesitate to apply.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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