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Location: Beaconsfield
Salary: Competitive
Our client is a privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder.
Are you a hands-on professional with a passion for keeping properties in top shape? Join the company as a Maintenance Operative, where your expertise in property care will directly enhance the appearance, safety, and value of their residential and commercial portfolio.
The Role
As part of their in-house maintenance team, you'll take ownership of a wide range of practical tasks—from routine repairs and decorative works to minor plumbing, carpentry, flooring, roofing, and outdoor maintenance. You'll support properties across their portfolio, using your varied skillset to carry out work efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
With clear direction from the Maintenance Manager and Administrator, you'll also help ensure all jobs are recorded via their digital facilities management system, making smart use of technology, tools, and company resources—including a fully equipped van.
What You'll Be Doing As Maintenance Operative
* Carry out general maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties
* Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, tiling, plastering, roofing, and painting works
* Assist with landscaping, groundworks, drainage repairs, fencing, and external upkeep
* Lay flooring including laminate, vinyl, and tiles
* Handle property and site clearances and light internal demolition
* Use their CAFM system to log tasks, report issues, and track job progress
* Maintain cleanliness and safety of van, tools, and personal PPE
* Represent the Estates professionally when interacting with tenants, landlords, and the public
Skills And Qualifications
* Experience: Proven success in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role
* Skills: High attention to detail with pride in delivering quality workmanship; confident using smartphone/tablets for job tracking
* Communication: Customer-focused with great communication and interpersonal skills
* Full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits
* Welcoming culture: Friendly, supportive team and a modern office
* Strategic location: Located in Beaconsfield Old Town, near cafés, restaurants, and transport links (close to M40 and Beaconsfield train station)
* Comprehensive support: Knowledgeable in-house team of surveyors, town planners, and solicitors
* Financial stability: Privately-owned business with a legacy of success
* Competitive compensation: Attractive salary, car allowance, bonus schemes, pension, and BUPA
* Generous benefits: 25 days annual leave (up to 30), private medical insurance, pension, life assurance
* Wellbeing: On-demand GP, fitness sessions, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work
* Discounts: Across various sectors
* Social events: Throughout the year
To Apply
If you are a suitable candidate, please apply through this link to their website: Apply here
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors
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