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Maintenance Operative

Exeter, Devon

Ritz Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
27000.00 - 29000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Ritz Recruitment
Closes
02 Feb 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

I am currently recruiting for a permanent Maintenance Operative to come on board and work with my client. Their aim is to assure students a comfortable and exceptional living experience with the most modern appliances, high quality and attractive furnishings and fittings and the best use of available space during their time studying. The role is based in the City of Exeter.

You will be working at the forefront of the business with daily interaction with our student customers. Other duties include (but not subject to)

Provide high standard repairs, maintenance and decorating across a portfolio of high–quality student houses.Complete planned and reactive maintenance works within the property budget.Undertake periodic health & safety checks and property inspections.Carry out statutory compliance inspections if required.Ensuring the security and general appearance of the properties and gardens are maintained in accordance with the required standards.Managing maintenance and any third–party contractor works to a consistently high standard.Energy and utility management including meter reading and broadband service management.Assisting with ad–hoc jobs such as delivering keys, assisting tenants that are locked out.Basic seasonal garden maintenance. This is a busy, varied and hands on role. To be considered for this role and a possible interview, you need to have experience & skills in the following:

Experience of completing repairs and planned maintenance in student/HMO housing.Experience in internal and external painting.Some experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and decoration desirable.Undertaking periodic health & safety and statutory compliance testing.Broadband & TV issue diagnosis.Excellent communication & customer service skills and enjoys problem solving.Able to diagnose & complete cost–effective repairs in a fast–paced environment.Proactive, positive attitude and able to work under own initiative.Strong IT skills with the ability use IOS on iPhone and iPad and experience with Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Strong organisation and time management with a good attention to detail. Additional info/ Perks of the job/company

Company iPhone & iPad provided.Use of company vehicle for commuting25 days per year plus bank holidaysmultiple training courses availableUniform and PPE is provided.Monthly food and drink allowance.Company events If this role interests you and would like to learn more about it and my client, please apply now.

Ad ID: 5417656518

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