Maintenance Operative

Salary/Rate:£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Sector:Residential Management
Job ref:JN -052026-85297_1779119369
Post Date:18. 05. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Rowan Naude
Rowan Naude
Principal Consultant, Facilities Management

About the Role

Cobalt is partnering with a client-side residential organisation to appoint a Maintenance Operative for a high-end residential development in Leeds. This is an opportunity to join a premium building environment with state-of-the-art resident amenities including communal lounges, wellness facilities and landscaped spaces.

This site-based role would suit an individual with a practical approach, strong customer service skills and a genuine can-do attitude. The team encourages people to step outside of a traditional job description where needed to support residents and the wider operation of the building.

The organisation.
* Client-side residential organisation operating within a premium residential development in Leeds.
* High-specification resident amenities and communal facilities.
* Service-led environment with a strong resident focus.
* Supportive team culture where collaboration is encouraged.
* Opportunity to work within a visible, hands-on role at the centre of the resident experience.

The role / responsibilities.
* Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the development.
* Supporting the day-to-day operation and upkeep of communal areas and resident facilities.
* Assisting with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
* Supporting compliance, health and safety and planned preventative maintenance activities.
* Completing regular building inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
* Supporting apartment inspections, defect management and resident move-ins.
* Working alongside contractors and monitoring standards across the site.
* Assisting with the presentation and upkeep of the building, including communal spaces and external areas.
* Delivering a high standard of customer service to residents, visitors and contractors.
* Taking a proactive approach to problem solving and supporting the wider team where required.

Skills needed / requirements.
* Working knowledge of general building maintenance within residential, hospitality or commercial environments.
* Experience carrying out basic plumbing, electrical or carpentry works.
* Strong customer service and communication skills.
* Organised approach with good attention to detail.
* Comfortable working within a customer-facing, site-based environment.
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
* Positive and adaptable approach with a willingness to support wider operational needs.
* IOSH, NVQ or 18th Edition qualifications would be advantageous.
* Experience within private residential or build-to-rent environments would be beneficial.

This Maintenance Operative role would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys being part of a collaborative residential environment.

Apply now to avoid missing out, as interviews are expected to take place shortly.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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