Maintenance Operative

Salary/Rate:£30000.00 - £34000.00 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Deptford
County:London
Sector:Residential Management
Job ref:JN -012026-84769_1769105317
Post Date:22. 01. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Rowan Naude
Rowan Naude
Principal Consultant, Facilities Management

About the Role

Cobalt is on the lookout for a Maintenance Operative to work for a company with aggressive growing plans in East London.

Managing the maintenance of a vibrant build-to-rent block, the Maintenance Operative will enjoy the responsibility of ensuring the living quarters are maintained to a top standard.

An internal promotion within the company has presented this outstanding opportunity for a skilled Maintenance person to join a reputable and well-renowned property management group.

Key responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring planned, preventative, and proactive maintenance work is carried out

  • Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure work is done to the appropriate standard

  • Provide support with onboarding of new staff members and offer guidance where possible

  • Contribute to the delivery of KPI's in line with the property and business

  • Conduct regular building checks to identify any potential health & safety risks

  • Carry out planned inspections of site areas while recording information in a timely manner

Candidates for this role would ideally be from a trade background (electrical, carpentry, plumbing) within a customer-facing environment such as hospitality or the residential sectors previously.

If you are based in London and believe you possess the skills in question, please apply with your CV today.

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