Posted 29 July, 2026
Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative
Retaind Limited
Coventry, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Multi-Skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative (Carpentry-bias) Location: Coventry, with travel across the MidlandsPay: £18.00+ per hour, depending on experience and qualificationsHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeBenefits: Company van providedStart Date: Immediate start availableAn established commercial facilities management company is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled FM Operative to join its mobile maintenance team on a permanent basis.This is a practical, varied role suited to someone who is also comfortable completing a broad range of general commercial property repairs and maintenance tasks, whilst having a minimum Level 2 qualification in Carpentry. You must be capable of working independently at customer sites with work ranging from smaller reactive repairs, such as fitting door handles and replacing taps etc, through to planned full refurbishment projects completed as part of a wider team.The majority of work will be carried out across Coventry and the Midlands, although there may be occasional travel further afield.The Role: You will attend commercial premises to carry out planned and reactive property maintenance, minor repairs and refurbishment work.Typical duties will include:Multi-skilled repairs, adjustments and installationsCarpentry work such as hanging, repairing and adjusting doors, fitting locks, handles, hinges, closers and ironmongery, repairing or replacing kitchen units, worktops, skirting and architravesBasic plumbing tasks, including replacing taps, traps, radiator valves, toilet components, replacing sealant, grout and other finishing workMinor patch plastering and basic painting and decoratingRepairing fixtures, fittings and damaged building fabricCompleting planned maintenance and small refurbishment projects in schools, leisure and retail settingsDiagnosing straightforward maintenance issues and determining the appropriate repairWorking independently on smaller jobs and alongside other trades on larger projectsCompleting job details using a mobile tablet app-based software, adding photographs and other required maintenance recordsCommunicating professionally with customers, site managers and internal colleaguesKeeping the company van, tools and work areas clean and organisedFollowing health and safety procedures at all timesRequirements: To be considered, you must have:A minimum Level 2 qualification in CarpentryPrevious experience within commercial property maintenance, facilities management, construction or a similar environmentThe ability to complete a wide range of general building maintenance tasksConfidence working alone and managing your own workloadGood fault-finding and practical problem-solving skillsA professional and presentable approach when working at customer premisesGood communication skillsA reliable and flexible attitudeA full UK driving licenceThe ability to travel throughout the MidlandsWillingness to work away from the local area on very occasional occasionsThe ability to pass a DBS check where requiredAdditional qualifications or experience in plumbing, decorating, plastering, tiling or other building trades would be beneficial but are not essential.The Ideal Candidate: The ideal person will be an experienced, dependable maintenance operative who takes pride in completing work properly.You should be equally comfortable attending a site alone to resolve a maintenance issue as you are working alongside colleagues on a larger commercial refurbishment project.This is not a domestic or social housing position. The work is predominantly carried out within commercial properties and requires someone who can represent the company professionally while delivering a high standard of workmanship.Package: £18.00+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications40 hours per week standard hoursPermanent PAYE employmentCompany van providedImmediate start available for the right personApply with an up-to-date CV outlining your carpentry qualifications and relevant commercial maintenance experience.TPBN1_UKTJ
