Hays Specialist Recruitment • Norwich, Norfolk NR7 0AB

Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative - Residential/Commercial

About this role

Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) + Vehicle + call-out pay

Location

Norfolk

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and self motivated Maintenance Operative with multi trade skills to carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties.You'll need to be organised, work well independently, and provide high quality work while delivering good customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general maintenance and repair work across properties
  • Complete both planned and reactive repairs efficiently
  • Perform a range of tasks including:
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Painting and decorating
  • Plastering and tiling
  • Groundworks and external maintenance

Respond to tenant enquiries professionally

Carry out property safety checks (e.g. fire, water safety, hazards)

Maintain high standards of health and safety compliance

Keep accurate records and reports of work completed

Help maintain external areas and property appearance

Manage your own workload and priorities

Participate in out of hours emergency work when required

Support or mentor trainees if needed

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of property maintenance and construction
  • Experience with a range of building trades (carpentry preferred)
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Basic computer skills (using mobile devices, email, apps)
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

  • Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in construction/maintenance, ideally carpentry) or equivalent experience
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Plumbing and/or electrical qualifications
  • Health & safety training (e.g. COSHH, working at height, asbestos awareness)

Personal Attributes

  • Professional and customer focused
  • Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks
  • Good teamwork and relationship building skills
  • Proactive and organised

Additional Information

  • Role may require a DBS check
  • Ongoing training may be provided.
  • Duties may vary depending on service needs.

What you need to do now

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