Maintenance Operative

Description:

Ocasa Homes is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative to join the team on a full-time, three-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension to permanent employment. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, the role involves managing and carrying out a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across properties, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including fixing dripping taps and running toilet cisterns.

• Carry out painting and decorating work, from full flat repaints to minor touch-ups.

• Complete general maintenance tasks such as tightening cupboard doors, fixing handles, replacing toilet seats, and changing light bulbs.

• Install appliances (washing machines, dishwashers), smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Assemble furniture, fit shelves, hang pictures, and perform site clearance tasks.

• Undertake general building and grounds maintenance as required.

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures and actively support continuous improvements in safety standards.

• Work collaboratively with other teams and contribute to delivering ongoing improvement action plans.

• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining safe, clean, and compliant environments.

Candidate Profile / Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar maintenance or handyperson role, with a strong range of practical repair and decorating skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and strong communication abilities.

• Competent in IT and able to manage tasks effectively.

• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle (fuel card provided for business travel).

• Ability to work independently or within a team, demonstrating flexibility, time management, and a positive approach.

• Awareness of Health & Safety practices and willingness to work flexibly, including outside of regular hours when required.

Company Benefits:

• Enhanced pension scheme.

• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays (pro-rated).

• Birthday off and additional leave for moving home.

• Life assurance and Group Income Protection.

• Private healthcare via Bupa.

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellness resources, and events.

• Commitment to ongoing training and development.

• Regular team-building events.