Ritz Recruitment Ltd

A leading Purpose Built Rental accommodation company is looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Operative to join their team at a large residential development in Elephant & Castle. Working hours mainly Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 6.00pm, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm with occasional weekends when required. This modern development is a mixed-use site, made up of private rental apartments, social housing units, and two retail outlets, offering a varied and dynamic working environment. The Role You'll be responsible for carrying out a mix of reactive, planned and preventative maintenance across the development, ensuring a high standard of upkeep throughout. Day-to-day duties include: Responding to maintenance requests across apartments, communal areas, and retail spaces Carrying out general repairs including plumbing, basic electrics, painting and decorating Supporting with apartment turnarounds and end-of-tenancy works Completing regular building inspections to identify issues or health & safety risks Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and compliance checks Working alongside the wider estate and property teams Supporting contractors on-site and ensuring work is completed safely What We're Looking For Proven experience in general maintenance or a similar role Good all-round skills (plumbing, basic electrics, decorating) Ability to work independently and manage your own workload Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Good communication skills and a helpful, resident-focused approach Flexible to work occasional weekends when required Strong health and safety administrator experience Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Maintenance (or similar) Experience working in residential or mixed-use developments Basic knowledge of health & safety procedures What's on Offer Stable, full-time role within a growing residential company Opportunity to work in a modern, large-scale development Supportive team environment Ongoing training and development opportunities