Reactive Maintenance Operative

  • Madisons Recruitment Ltd
  • Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
  • 10/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Reactive Maintenance Operative require to cover Hertfordshire and surrounding home counties - successful applicants must be local to the Cheshunt area.

Company Van + Overtime, fuel card, mobile, access to pension scheme.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you a skilled Building Fabric Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and keeping buildings running smoothly? We re looking for a proactive and reliable Reactive Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team and deliver first-class maintenance support across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

The Role:

As a key member of our maintenance team, you ll be responsible for carrying out reactive building fabric maintenance works. You ll respond to call-outs and complete repairs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Typical duties include:

  • General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works
  • Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
  • General plumbing and patch plastering
  • Painting, decorating, and finishing
  • Reactive response to urgent breakdowns and building issues

What We re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in building fabric maintenance (commercial environment preferred)
  • Strong all-round trade skills with a hands-on approach
  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Full UK driving licence (company van provided)
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Flexibility to work occasional out-of-hours.

What s In It For You:

  • Competitive salary and overtime rates
  • Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform provided
  • Paid holiday entitlement + bank holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality

If you are actively search for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above multi trader position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.

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