Property Maintenance Operative

£65,000 London

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Person to maintain a property portfolio across the South of the UK, all maintenance skills required. The ideal candidate should be mechanically skilled and be able to use a variety of hand and power tools. They should be able to resolve maintenance problems on their own and perhaps hire a specialist for more intensive repairs. A good understanding of general gardening and outdoor maintenance is also required.

Maintenance skills and qualifications:

• Proven practical skills in areas such as carpentry, decorating, plumbing, repairs, electrical work and more
• Experience with general gardening tasks such as mowing, planting, pruning and weeding
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks, including indoor and outdoor areas
• Conducting preventative maintenance and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Maintaining outdoor spaces, including clearing paths, trimming hedges and caring for flower beds and lawns
• Liaising with the team to ensure that they complete projects on time
• Proven experience in maintenance and/or gardening roles is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Knowledge of how common electrical and mechanical items work and how to repair them

Driver skills and qualifications:

• Valid driver's licence with experience driving vans
• Making pickups and deliveries
• Helping with loading and unloading vehicles

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for maintenance and gardening, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £65,000.00 per year plus van

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)
• Maintenance: 1 year (required)
• Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: In person, between Guilford and London, as needed.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.