Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative Location: Based in Stepney Green, travelling daily to HMO properties across London Salary:  £33,000 – £38,000, depending on skills, trade knowledge and experience  Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00) We're looking for an experienced, multi-skilled maintenance operative to join our in-house team, looking after a portfolio of HMO properties across London. You'll handle day-to-day reactive maintenance alongside small projects — partitions, refurbishments, garden work — keeping our properties safe and well-maintained for tenants. Company van and tools provided. What you'll be doing Reactive repairs across London HMOs: basic carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrics, painting, decorating and cosmetic refurbishment Small projects such as stud partitions and general refurbishment works Quick fixes across multiple properties per day within your patch: tiling, flooring repairs, cosmetic updates, garden and grounds maintenance Diagnosing issues on-site and fixing them right first time, to a high standard Working from job tickets, planning your day and materials in advance Logging job status with photos via Fixflo and other systems Sourcing and purchasing materials within company procedures, keeping cost and waste down Working to H&S standards, PPE included Leaving tenants' homes clean, tidy and respected Occasionally pairing with a colleague on larger projects, sharing a company vehicle What you'll need Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson/maintenance operative in residential property — HMO, social housing or private rented sector experience is a strong plus Strong hands-on ability in at least two core trades: carpentry/partitions, painting/decorating, basic plumbing/electrics Comfortable working solo or as part of a team Good communication skills and confidence with basic apps/IT for job reporting Full UK manual driving licence (Category B or above), no more than 3 points — essential. This role involves driving company vehicles, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of our commercial fleet insurance policy; full details confirmed at offer stage Nice to have Experience in HMOs, student lets or other multi-occupancy housing Trade qualifications (e.g. NVQ, basic electrical, H&S certificates) What's in it for you Company van and tools provided Overtime available Fresh fruit and a genuinely friendly office environment Birthday off, a Wellness Day, and an annual eye test Employee discounts package Extra annual leave and sick pay that builds with length of service Summer and winter company parties, plus regular team socials To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please do not hesitate to apply