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We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the team supporting Coventry University's campus in Dagenham with occasional travel to other sites.This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple trades. You'll be responsible for maintaining buildings and facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-presented environment for students, staff, and visitors.Holding sole regional responsibility for maintenance delivery, statutory compliance tasks, plumbing systems, and day-to-day facilities management across designated sites, the Maintenance Technician operates with a high degree of autonomy. The role demands strong technical expertise, sound professional judgement, and effective workload prioritisation to ensure all estates remain safe and compliant with relevant legislationWhat You'll Be Doing Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance across the campus Completing general building repairs (doors, walls, flooring, ceilings, fixtures) Undertaking basic plumbing work and fault fixing Supporting electrical or mechanical maintenance Assisting with room setups, moves, and minor refurbishments Conducting routine checks (e.g. water temperatures, alarm testing) Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety regulations Working alongside contractors and supporting project delivery Responding to emergency maintenance issues when required What We're Looking For Proven experience in a multi-trade or general maintenance role NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing, Electrical, or Building Services A hands-on, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills Experience in plumbing, electrical, or general building maintenance Ability to work independently and manage your own workload * Good understanding of Health & Safety practices Additional InformationHours: 07:00 - 15:30 (with some flexibility)Location:Dagenham with occasional travel to other campuses in LondonTemp to Perm Opportunity

Job role: Plasterer multi trader Location: Covering East London areas Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 + van and fuel card Job type: Permanent I am currently seeking a skilled hard working and reliable plasterer to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of the housing properties. They are looking for someone to join their team who has experience working in social housing properties and their ideal candidate is someone who is hard working, reliable and trust worthy. Responsibilities: • Conduct plastering and drywall repairs and installations in social housing units., • Perform multi-trade tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs., • Collaborate with a diverse maintenance team to address various property maintenance needs., • Inspect and assess housing units for maintenance requirements., • Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and regulations., • Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and hours worked., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Certification or training in plastering or a related field., • Proven experience in plastering and general maintenance, preferably in a social housing or property management setting., • Ability to perform multi-trade tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs., • Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and best practices in plastering., • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy materials.

MIG Welders Wanted – Earn Up to £39.10/hr | Peterlee Aspired Talent are recruiting skilled MIG Welders to join a leading, world-class manufacturing facility in Peterlee, County Durham. Job Title: MIG Welder Location: Peterlee, County Durham Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: £19.55 – £39.10 per hour Why This Opportunity Stands Out Step into a modern, high-performance manufacturing environment where your welding skills directly contribute to building powerful articulated trucks used across global mining and construction projects. You’ll be part of a highly skilled team that takes pride in quality, safety, and craftsmanship—working in a clean, well-organised facility that’s easy to access via the A19, with free parking and excellent transport links. What You’ll Get in Return Excellent Pay & Rewards Competitive hourly rates from £19.55 to £26.39 £150 trade test bonus just for getting started Overtime paid at: Time & a half (up to £29.33/hr) Double time (up to £39.10/hr) Monthly bonus potential of £80–£150 Work-Life Balance & Benefits Up to 32 days holiday Free on-site parking On-site gym facilities Access to a flexible benefits platform (discounts on shopping, dining, cinema and more) Health & Wellbeing On-site occupational health support Physiotherapy services available Career Progression Ongoing support...

Job role: Plasterer multi trader Location: Covering East London areas Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 + van and fuel card Job type: Permanent I am currently seeking a skilled hard working and reliable plasterer to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of the housing properties. They are looking for someone to join their team who has experience working in social housing properties and their ideal candidate is someone who is hard working, reliable and trust worthy. Responsibilities: Conduct plastering and drywall repairs and installations in social housing units. Perform multi-trade tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Collaborate with a diverse maintenance team to address various property maintenance needs. Inspect and assess housing units for maintenance requirements. Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and regulations. Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and hours worked. Must be able to use PDA or have strong IT skills Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification or training in plastering or a related field. Proven experience in plastering and general maintenance, preferably in a social housing or property management setting. Ability to perform multi-trade tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical and plumbing repairs. Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and best practices in plastering. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy materials. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. If you are interested please call Sommer on 07502 427533 TPBN1_UKTJ

Facilities & Maintenance Operative (Known internally as Maintenance Officer) Location: Canning Town, East London Salary: £(phone number removed) per year (depending on experience) salary increase in April Contract: Full-time, Permanent Why work at Your Place? · 25 days annual leave, rising by one day each year up to 30 · Bank holidays included · An extra day off for your birthday · A weekly Wellbeing Hour to do whatever supports your wellbeing · 2 Wellbeing Days per year · Reimbursement for gym membership · Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans · Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses · Pension · We match your pension contributions up to 7.5% · Internal training and development · Membership to professional bodies where relevant · Flexible Working · Discounts on holidays, shopping, dining out and more through our Proud to Care scheme and blue light card About This role plays a vital part in ensuring our buildings remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents, employees, and visitors. You will support the Facilities Manager in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, health & safety checks, and general caretaking duties across the site. Responsibilities • Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly planned maintenance tasks (fire alarm tests, water temperature checks, emergency lighting tests, etc.), • Provide first-line response to reactive maintenance, cleaning, and repair requests, • Conduct minor building repairs, spot cleaning, decorating, and basic plumbing tasks, • Inspect plant rooms, boilers, and equipment for leaks and general condition, • Ensure equipment is safely stored, maintained, and compliant with safety standards, • Support Customer Services with scheduled room health & safety checks Cleaning & Caretaking • Perform general janitorial duties, • Maintain cleanliness and safety across communal areas, • Assist with grounds inspections and upkeep, • Clear snow and grit pathways during adverse weather Facilities Support • Carry out porterage duties (furniture moves, room setups, etc.), • Use hand and power tools safely and effectively, • Liaise with subcontractors to ensure high-quality work and safe practices, • Maintain accurate digital records and update internal systems, • Provide excellent customer service to residents Health & Safety • Follow all organisational Health & Safety procedures, • Contribute to risk assessments and implement required actions, • Report and follow up on maintenance, cleaning, or safety concerns Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks within your capability as required Person Specification Experience · Experience in building maintenance, caretaking, handyperson duties, or cleaning · Experience with risk assessments or a health & safety qualification Qualifications · Building trade or health & safety/facilities qualification (desirable) · Full UK driving licence (desirable) Skills & Knowledge · Strong understanding of building-related health & safety requirements · Good communication skills · Confident using IT systems Abilities · Able to manage workload effectively · Able to communicate professionally with a wide range of people · Accurate data entry and record keeping Personal Qualities · Confident in challenging unsafe behaviour · Diplomatic, tactful, patient, and approachable · Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual · Strong interpersonal skills Pre-Employment Requirements · Enhanced DBS check · Proof of right to work in the UK · 2 references · Medical clearance

We now have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our Essex based NHS repairs and maintenance team in Ilford. You will join our highly regarded repairs team to provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors. The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. We are a dynamic, multi-talented organisation, working across a wide range of construction market sectors within the built environment. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. Job Purpose Based at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford this is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our highly regarded Maintenance team. As part of this varied role you will work as part of a small team to provide planned, preventative and responsive repairs to the buildings fabric, plant, equipment and alarm systems. This role is predominantly based in Ilford but when required you will be maintaining other healthcare sites in Hertford, Epping and Southend. Key duties will include; Planned Maintenance: Emergency light testing, fire alarm checks, and scheduled PPM tasks. Reactive and remedial Electrical works: Fault-finding and repairs for lighting, power issues, replacing lamps, lights, pumps, motors, and conducting 2nd-fix tasks such as sockets and switches and general electrical problems. Assisting with other trades and completing other general building fabric repairs Participate in the call-out rota to provide out-of-hours support. Where requested, undertake workmanship checks and assist the Service Manager with health & safety audits Managing stock of spares and consumables on site. Our repairs team delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with a range of NHS Trusts. We provide reactive and planned maintenance to a number of NHS buildings and we work to strict timescales and safety requirements to ensure the comfort and safety of service users using these NHS facilities. What we can offer you; Competitive starting salary along with van and fuel card A full time permanent position. Normal working hours are 8am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. You will also participate in an on call rota for emergency repairs where you will receive a standby allowance and overtime rates. 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Company pension, life assurance and income protection. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and more. Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! Opportunities to progress your career across the business. Full training, ongoing coaching and support. By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team and this is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team. Experience Required You will hold electrical qualifications and have 18th Edition certification. Testing and inspection qualification is desirable but not essential You can demonstrate previous experience of working within a multi-skilled trade role. Your maintenance experience might have been gained working directly for the NHS, or a maintenance contractor providing services within the NHS although not essential and candidates with experience of maintaining other commercial properties (schools, prisons, supermarkets for example) with be considered a full UK driving licence The preferred candidate will have a good understanding of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel (basic), strong people skills, great attention to detail and be looking for an opportunity that combines supervisory duties whilst still maintaining an active role within a skilled trade. If you have this experience we would strongly encourage you to apply. Additional Information As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. To be redirected to our dedicated careers page to complete your application

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Technician to join the team supporting Coventry University's campus in Dagenham with occasional travel to other sites. This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple trades. You'll be responsible for maintaining buildings and facilities to a high standard, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-presented environment for students, staff, and visitors. Holding sole regional responsibility for maintenance delivery, statutory compliance tasks, plumbing systems, and day-to-day facilities management across designated sites, the Maintenance Technician operates with a high degree of autonomy. The role demands strong technical expertise, sound professional judgement, and effective workload prioritisation to ensure all estates remain safe and compliant with relevant legislation What You'll Be Doing * Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance across the campus * Completing general building repairs (doors, walls, flooring, ceilings, fixtures) * Undertaking basic plumbing work and fault fixing * Supporting electrical or mechanical maintenance * Assisting with room setups, moves, and minor refurbishments * Conducting routine checks (e.g. water temperatures, alarm testing) * Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety regulations * Working alongside contractors and supporting project delivery * Responding to emergency maintenance issues when required What We're Looking For * Proven experience in a multi-trade or general maintenance role * NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing, Electrical, or Building Services * A hands-on, can-do attitude with strong problem-solving skills * Experience in plumbing, electrical, or general building maintenance * Ability to work independently and manage your own workload * Good understanding of Health & Safety practices Additional Information Hours: 07:00 - 15:30 (with some flexibility) Location:Dagenham with occasional travel to other campuses in London Temp to Perm Opportunity

x2 Supervisors requied (x1 East London area / x1 Greenwich to Medway area) £40,000 - £42,000 + van and fuel card Mon - Fri, 08:00AM - 17:00PM We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established social-housing contractor with deep expertise in responsive maintenance, void refurbishment, and planned cyclical works. This company is trusted by housing associations and local authorities across the region and prides itself on delivering high-quality, cost-effective building services. About the Role: As a Supervisor, you will take a lead role in managing a team of operatives. Ensuring the smooth delivery of social housing maintenance works. Covering either East London area, or Greenwich to Medway area. You will be responsible for coordinating works, maintaining quality standards, driving efficiency, and upholding safety and compliance on site. The successful candidate will have knowledge / experience in Schedule of Rates (SOR), and proven track record as a Supervisor / Team Leader within social housing, or working for a maintenance contractor. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and direct a multi-trade workforce, including maintenance, decorating, voids, and refurbishment teams. Monitor quality of workmanship, ensuring all tasks meet company and client standards. Conduct regular site inspections — managing snagging, defects, and post-works sign-off. Liaise with clients (housing associations, local authority reps) and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and transparency. Oversee health & safety compliance, ensuring safe working practices, risk assessments, and toolbox talks are carried out. Manage resource allocation (labour, materials, subcontractors) to optimize productivity and cost control. As and when required, using Schedule of Rates for pricing / costing works. Person Specification – What We’re Looking For: Previous supervisory experience within social housing maintenance. MUST have Schedule of Rates (SOR) knowledge / experience. Strong knowledge of either planned, voids and responsive maintenance processes. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites / workstreams effectively. Good communication skills: able to liaise with clients, tradespeople, and management. Solid understanding of health & safety regulations, with experience enforcing safe site practices. Competency in using basic IT / digital tools (scheduling, reporting, Microsoft office). What’s on Offer £40,000 - £42,000 + van and fuel card Permanent or self-employed role available Career progression within a family run business 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Are you a strategic, commercially minded leader who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment? This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a high‑performing repairs and maintenance service, driving operational excellence, commercial success, and outstanding customer experience. As Contract Manager, you will lead the end‑to‑end performance of the service, ensuring delivery against KPIs, compliance standards, financial targets, and long‑term strategic goals. You’ll shape the operational strategy, inspire multi‑disciplinary teams, and champion continuous improvement and innovation. What You’ll Be Doing Operational Leadership Provide clear strategic direction to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery. Set operational priorities, performance targets, and workstream strategies. Lead resource planning, recruitment, supply chain management, and subcontractor strategy. Oversee integration of new technologies, process improvements, and service transformation initiatives. Maintain accountability for achieving all KPIs and ensuring consistent use of digital reporting platforms. Review daily/weekly operational performance including WIP, backlog, jeopardy, follow‑ons, voids, and urgent works. Lead regular performance meetings, presenting operational, financial, and risk updates. Quality, Compliance & Audit Ensure robust adherence to RAMS, training requirements, accreditations, and quality assurance processes. Sign off key operational documentation including risk registers, improvement plans, and technical guidance. Ensure accurate record‑keeping, system utilisation, and reporting across the team. Commercial Management Hold full responsibility for the P&L, ensuring profitability and strong financial governance. Drive commercial awareness across operational teams, ensuring correct SOR usage and variation control. Work closely with Finance and Commercial teams to forecast revenue, manage costs, and track material budgets. Lead subcontractor onboarding, performance management, audit checks, and commercial governance. About You You’re a results‑driven leader with a strong background in contract or operations management within repairs and maintenance. You combine commercial acumen with a commitment to delivering excellent service and building trusted relationships. You will bring: Proven experience managing contracts with complex KPI frameworks. Strong understanding of building maintenance, repair methodologies, and trade practices. A relevant qualification or recognised training within the property repairs and maintenance sector. Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements. Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across varied workstreams. Familiarity with NHF SOR codes and other pricing models. Demonstrable ability to build strong senior‑level stakeholder relationships. Key Skills Strategic thinker able to translate vision into operational delivery. Inspirational leadership with the ability to drive high performance. Highly analytical with strong decision‑making capability. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Proven experience delivering change, transformation, and continuous improvement. Strong presentation skills for senior forums and internal boards. Resilient, organised, and able to manage competing priorities. Confident IT user with experience of job management systems and Microsoft Office

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A leading facilities management provider in Devon is looking for an experienced Building Fabric Maintenance Specialist. Essential experience includes multiple trades such as carpentry and general repair work.

Requires plumbing and multi-trade skills like joinery and kitchen fitting.

Electrician – Social Housing Responsive RepairsCoventry & Birmingham Salary: £38,500 + bonuses + call‑out.A strong opportunity for an experienced Electrician to join a busy social housing maintenance team, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied properties across Coventry

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Sound knowledge of building regulations, building pathology and construction. Their highly experienced building surveying department provides professional building surveying advice to clients across the commercial property and private residential sectors. As a Senior / Associate Building Surveyor, y

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A Building Surveyor with a degree in Building Surveying or related discipline. Building Surveyor, Professional Services and Project work, clear opportunity into Directorship. I’m working on behalf of a well-established surveying practice based in Mildenhall who are looking to add a motivated Build

Job - project Building Surveyor, social housing. About youRecognised building qualification. Knowledge and understanding of building construction, property maintenance and planned investment.

In order to be successful for this role you should be MRICS and have a proven background in commercial building surveying, particularly acquisition and technical due diligence. MRICS Building Surveyor opportunity in Buckinghamshire. Excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy who are looki

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Building Surveyor (Maintenance) with United Reform Church!. Building Surveyor (Maintenance) for the United Reform Church (Thames North Synod Property Team). Manage building contracts and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Strong knowledge of building construction, pathology, and legislation. Building Surveyor- Reactive Maintenance 6-month contract- £33- £37 per hour umbrella. As a Building Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing and specifying day-to-day repairs, conducting stock condition and measured su

Maintenance Electrician – Social Housing - Lincoln.Electrician – Social Housing Maintenance📍 Lincolnshire💼 Temporary or Temp‑to‑Perm Opportunity🚐 Van + Fuel Card | 37 Hours Per Week | Competitive Pay.Are you an experienced Electrician with a passion for keeping homes safe and well��

Become a Self-Employed Delivery Driver with Evri.Join one of the UK’s largest courier networks.Looking for a fresh start or a more flexible way to earn that fits around your lifestyle? Join Evri as a self-employed delivery driver working on a schedule that suits you.PLUS, with our Day 1 roadma

Experience of managing a variety of building maintenance and capital projects. Forestry England - Building Surveyor. We are now seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to take on a key role within the Estates Team.

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You will bring proven experience in building surveying, ideally across education, commercial, or heritage sectors, supported by strong technical knowledge of building pathology, construction technology, and statutory compliance. YMD Boon is a multi-disciplinary building consultancy with a talented t

Work closely with other engineers, plumbing teams, and building teams to coordinate installations.

Deliver projects across a diverse and operationally critically important building portfolio. As an Interim Building Surveyor, you'll take ownership of a range of minor works projects across Devon and Cornwall. Strong building surveying experience, ideally within public sector, blue-light, or complex

Remedial Plumber / Maintenance Plumber £34000-£42000 + Van + Benefits + Unlimited Overtime With over 2000 staff across various building services in the UK, our client is looking to expand their maintenance division and currently require a Remedial Plumber / Maintenance Plumber to work

Key Responsibilities Carrying out installation and maintenance work on commercial plumbing and heating systems across a variety of projects Working on systems including heating (radiator, underfloor, radiant), hot water services, sanitary installations, and drainage systems Installing storage tanks

Good understanding of heating systems and general building trades.

Plumber – Commercial FM (Tenant Side) * Location: City of London * Salary: Up to £45,000 (top end for high-calibre candidates) * Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00am–4:00pm / 10:00am–7:00pm shifts) * Environment: High-end commercial building (tenant-side only) K

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We are looking for an experienced.The role focuses on delivering remedial plumbing works identified during Legionella risk assessments across domestic and commercial properties.This is a great opportunity for a skilled plumber who wants to work in a supportive environment, ensuring safety, complianc

A qualified electrician is required at HMP Morton Hall to support a busy maintenance team.Your New Company:We are recruiting an experienced Electrician to work at HMP Leicester expected to be ongoing on a temporary basis for several months.This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, fu

JLL is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineerto join our Workplace Management team, providing critical building operations and engineering support for a prestigious multi-media headquarters at our London Bankside location. This role is essential to maintaining optimal building performance and ensurin

We are currently looking for a Plumber.You will be working in the Southwark area.Monday - Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm Temp Contract - Ongoing Pay Rate- £23.Job Purpose To complete plumbing activities including: repairs, diagnostics and replacements (as applicable) to a high standard and in li

We are recruiting an experienced.Gilmartins work in social housing and provide.The job requires work and travel in.Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within.Our Board of Directors mostly started on the tools themselves so have a hands