Job vacancy

Property Services & Maintenance Operative

Posted February 7, 2026

Department: Maintenance

Directly responsible to: Senior Maintenance Coordinator

Working hours: 8am to 5pm

Location: Various, sites and properties

About the role:

The Property Services & Maintenance Operative will be responsible for the upkeep, cleaning, gardening, and basic maintenance of the company’s property portfolio. This role ensures that properties are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for tenants, staff, and visitors. The role involves hands-on work, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance in addition to general property care.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Carry out scheduled cleaning duties, including communal areas, vacant properties, and external spaces.
  • Undertake gardening and grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, planting, hedge trimming, and litter collection.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks, including: (but not limited to)
    • Basic plumbing 
    • Carpentry 
    • Painting and decorating
    • Flooring and tiling repairs
    • Appliance installations 
  • Ensure all properties are presentable, safe, and maintained to agreed standards.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance checks to ensure properties remain safe and operational.
  • Report larger maintenance issues or safety concerns to the Senior Maintenance Coordinator. 
  • Safely use and maintain cleaning materials, gardening tools, and property maintenance equipment.
  • Work flexibly across multiple properties within the property portfolio.
  • Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe use and storage of chemicals (COSHH compliance).
  • Assist in preparing properties for new tenants or inspections.
  • Update company CRM (Salesforce) with site visit notes, photos, and maintenance observations.

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Essential; Previous experience in property maintenance, gardening, cleaning, or facilities management (desirable but not essential).
  • Basic DIY skills, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and minor electrical repairs.
  • Ability to safely use cleaning, gardening, and maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills for liaising with colleagues, tenants, and contractors.
  • Willingness to travel between sites as required.
  • Essential: Valid full clean driving license.
  • Essential: Clean DBS check.
  • Advantageous/Essential: certificates in a trade (e.g, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting/decorating).

Additional information: 

  • Role involves manual handling, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and flexible working hours to meet operational needs.
  • The role may occasionally require working at height or in confined spaces with appropriate training.
  • The role will include a company van.
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