Details:
- Salary: £31,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
A leading Purpose Built Rental accommodation company is looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Operative to join their team at a large residential development in central Manchester.
Working hours mainly Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 6.00pm, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm with occasional weekends when required.
This modern development is a mixed-use site, made up of private rental apartments, social housing units, and two retail outlets, offering a varied and dynamic working environment.
️ The Role
You’ll be responsible for carrying out a mix of reactive, planned and preventative maintenance across the development, ensuring a high standard of upkeep throughout.
Day-to-day duties include:
Responding to maintenance requests across apartments, communal areas, and retail spaces
Carrying out general repairs including plumbing, basic electrics, painting and decorating
Supporting with apartment turnarounds and end-of-tenancy works
Completing regular building inspections to identify issues or health & safety risks
Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and compliance checks
Working alongside the wider estate and property teams
Supporting contractors on-site and ensuring work is completed safely
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in general maintenance or a similar role
Good all-round skills (plumbing, basic electrics, decorating)
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
Good communication skills and a helpful, resident-focused approach
Flexible to work occasional weekends when required
Strong health and safety administrator experience
✅ Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Maintenance (or similar)
Experience working in residential or mixed-use developments
Basic knowledge of health & safety procedures
What’s on Offer
Stable, full-time role within a growing residential company
Opportunity to work in a modern, large-scale development
Supportive team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities