Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant - Luxury Residential Development

Location: Putney, South West London
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Reports to: Maintenance Manager / Property Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of a luxury residential development comprising approximately 90 apartments in Putney.

This is a varied, practical role supporting the wider maintenance operations of the building, including general repairs, preventative maintenance, communal inspections and contractor assistance.

We are looking for someone with at least 1 year's hands-on maintenance experience who is eager to develop their skills, takes pride in their work and is happy to get stuck in.

Please note: Candidates must live locally to Putney and have a manageable commute to the development.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the development.

• Carry out basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating and general handyman tasks.

• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and report more complex issues to the Maintenance Manager.

• Support minor repairs, replacements and improvement works.

• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Building Inspections & Preventative Maintenance

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and routine building checks.

• Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, identifying defects and maintenance concerns.

• Support checks of lighting, doors, fixtures, fittings and general building systems.

• Maintain basic maintenance records and report outstanding issues.

• Assist with routine health and safety checks.

Contractor & Building Support

• Provide access and assistance to external contractors attending site.

• Help prepare work areas and ensure they are left clean and safe following repairs.

• Assist with organising maintenance materials, tools and supplies.

• Support the Maintenance Manager with general site operations and maintenance projects.

Resident & Communal Area Support

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation throughout communal areas.

• Respond politely and professionally to resident maintenance enquiries.

• Assist with general building upkeep and practical tasks as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year's practical maintenance experience in a residential, commercial, hospitality or similar environment.

• Basic hands-on skills in general repairs, plumbing, carpentry, decorating or handyman duties.

• Must live locally to Putney, South West London.

• Good understanding of safe working practices and basic health and safety.

• Physically active and comfortable undertaking practical maintenance tasks.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with excellent attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn and develop additional maintenance skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within residential developments or managed buildings.

• Relevant maintenance or trade qualifications, such as City & Guilds or NVQ.

• Basic knowledge of building systems and preventative maintenance.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is proactive, practical and genuinely enjoys hands-on work. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to support the maintenance team with a variety of tasks.

You should take pride in your workmanship, pay close attention to detail and be keen to develop your maintenance knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.

• Monday-Friday working hours - no weekends.

• Permanent, static position within a luxury residential development.

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Workplace pension contributions.

• Tools and equipment provided.

• Training and development opportunities.