Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician/Operative, Croydon, CR0

Temporary, 4-8 weeks, £16.50ph (£34K)

We are looking for a proactive multi skilled Maintenance Operative for a luxury apartment building in Croydon. In this static role, you will play a key part in delivering an outstanding living experience by ensuring all maintenance and repair requests within the property are handled efficiently and effectively.

This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same—perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Deliver excellent customer service, working closely with colleagues and management.
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across the property.
• Coordinate and monitor onsite contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks, including:
• Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
• Fire extinguisher checks
• Water hygiene tasks (flushing & temperature monitoring)
• Shower head descaling
• Health & safety inspections
• Conduct regular building patrols to identify maintenance issues and safety risks.
• Perform scheduled flat inspections and promptly resolve any issues identified.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and log all issues within the system.
• Ensure compliance documentation is up to date (gas safety, PAT testing, wiring certification, etc.).
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Engage professionally with residents, showing empathy and understanding.
• Report any welfare concerns immediately to management.
• Support the wider team with reception/admin duties when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing and/or electrical work.
• A reliable and self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their work.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
• A positive, customer-first attitude, with the ability to build rapport with residents.

If you are a practical, solution-driven individual with a passion for maintenance and customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!