Multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative

Multi‑skilled Maintenance Operative

Location: London

Hours: 9:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, 1 Saturday per month

Place of work: Daily travel to properties across London.

Salary: Salary to change to £35,000 -  £40,000 Depending on knowledge and experience.

1 Saturday per month is mandatory

Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points — essential.

Candidate with immediate to short notice preferred, but not essential

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced, multi‑skilled maintenance operative to join us in‑house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. 

Based from our Stepney Green office, you will work on both reactive day‑to‑day maintenance and small projects such as partitions, refurbishments and garden works, ensuring our properties are safe, compliant and well‑presented for our tenants. 

Key responsibilities

Carry out day‑to‑day reactive repairs at HMO properties across all London boroughs, including basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical (non‑notifiable), painting and decorating. 

Deliver small-scale projects such as building or altering stud partitions, general remedials works such as refurbishments and minor remedial works: quick fixes and tiling, cosmetic updates, flooring repairs and garden/grounds maintenance where required. 

Identify issues on site, propose practical solutions and complete works to a high standard with a “right first time” approach. 

Work from job tickets issued by the office, plan your day efficiently, and keep clear records (photos/notes) of work completed. 

Purchase necessary materials under company supervision and monitoring: in line with our procedures, ensuring value for money and minimal wastage. 

Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety

requirements, including safe use of tools, working at height and use of PPE. 

Respect tenants’ homes, communicate politely and professionally, and ensure areas are left clean and tidy after works. 

A company vehicle will be provided for specific projects: with safe driving and basic vehicle responsibilities.

Essential

requirements

Proven experience as a multi‑skilled tradesperson, maintenance operative or handyperson in residential property (HMO, social housing or private rent sector experience an advantage). 

Strong skills in at least two core trades such as carpentry/partitions, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, or basic electrical work (non‑notifiable tasks such as changing fittings). 

Full UK driving licence and confident driving a manual vehicle (both own vehicle and occasional company van). 

Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and maintain high work quality without close supervision. 

Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with tenants, colleagues and suppliers. 

Right to work in the UK – we cannot sponsor for this role.

Desirable

Experience working within HMO properties, student lets or other multi‑occupancy housing. 

Any relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in a core trade, basic electrical, H&S certificates). 

Experience with basic IT or mobile apps for receiving jobs and uploading photos/notes.  

What's in it for you

Regular paid for eye sight test

Fresh fruit available each day, staff benefits discounts, shops, GP and Counselling access*

Sickness top-up pay with length of service, and additional holiday, Birthday off, Wellness day*

Company social events throughout the year, company closure between Christmas to New Year

• company non contractual policies apply

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please do not hesitate to apply