Maintenance Operative
Location: Multiple Sites Across London
Pay: £15.72 Per Hour
Contract: Full Time, temporary
Requirements: Enhanced DBS is mandatory
Are you a practical, hands-on Maintenance Operative looking for a role where your work has a real impact on people's lives?
Catch 22 are working with a homeless charity in London and are looking for 2 temporary reliable Maintenance Operatives to support a portfolio of residential accommodation services, ensuring properties remain safe, functional and welcoming for residents.
The Role
As a Maintenance Operative, you'll be responsible for maintaining accommodation to a high standard, carrying out responsive repairs and planned maintenance works, while ensuring all health and safety requirements are met.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration works across multiple properties.
Preparing void rooms and accommodation ready for new residents.
Conducting property inspections and identifying maintenance requirements.
Working closely with service teams, contractors and colleagues to coordinate repairs.
Ensuring accommodation remains safe, compliant and well-presented.
Completing maintenance records, job updates and inspection reports accurately.
Purchasing and managing materials within agreed budgets.
Supporting the delivery of planned improvement works across the housing portfolio.
About You
We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.
You'll ideally have:
Experience carrying out general property maintenance and repair works.
An Enhanced DBS Check
Knowledge of health and safety practices, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
The ability to work independently across a variety of sites.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
Basic IT skills to update records and report completed works.
Why Apply?
Meaningful work that positively impacts vulnerable individuals and communities.
Varied role working across multiple accommodation sites.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to develop your maintenance skills and experience.
Stable, long-term position with a respected organisation.
Interested?
If you're a reliable Maintenance Operative with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality accommodation, we'd love to hear from you
