Maintenance & Facilities Operative
Location: Barking, IG11
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shifts between 07:00 - 20:00, Monday to Saturday)
Work Location: On-site
Full Time / Permanent
Remarkable Jobs are recruiting for a Maintenance & Facilities Operative to support the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy studio site in Barking. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a proactive approach and experience or exposure to general maintenance tasks, minor repairs, and facilities support.
Maintenance & Facilities Operative Role:
As the on-site point of contact, you will carry out general building maintenance, liaise with contractors, and assist the facilities team with operational tasks that keep the site running efficiently and safely.
Maintenance & Facilities Operative Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out or supporting minor repairs to building fabric (e.g. light fittings, door handles)
Assisting with or completing small-scale painting and decorating works
Light landscaping duties (e.g. weeding, applying weed killer)
Addressing minor potholes or surface issues in car park areas
Supporting studio and production teams with general site tasks
Conducting or helping with H&S checks such as emergency lighting tests, water temperature logs, and outlet flushing
Supervising or coordinating visiting contractors/engineers
Maintaining site logs and key records using systems such as SharePoint
Collaborating with cleaning and security teams to ensure site standards
What They Are Looking For:
Essential:
Experience or exposure to general facilities or maintenance tasks
Hands-on skills such as painting, plastering, basic electrical or repair work
Good communication and customer service skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)
A proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused mindset
Desirable:
Knowledge or experience with FM or maintenance systems/software
Health & Safety training or awareness
Maintenance & Facilities Operative Key Attributes:
Able to prioritise tasks and work independently
Practical, team-oriented, and adaptable
Comfortable working in a dynamic, service-driven environment
If you're looking for a practical and varied role where you can contribute to the smooth running of a busy studio facility, we'd love to hear from you