General Maintenance Operative
17 days ago
City of London
General Maintenance Operative (GMO) – Commercial Building – WC2, Central London General Maintenance Operative | GMO | Maintenance Operative | Facilities Maintenance Location: WC2, Central London Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time Salary: Upto £36,500 (DOE) Sector: Facilities Management / Commercial Building Services Job Overview We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands‑on General Maintenance Operative (GMO) to work within a commercial building in the WC2 area of Central London. This is a permanent, Monday to Friday role with a reputable SME facilities management provider, supporting day‑to‑day maintenance operations across a professional commercial environment. This position would suit a General Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Operative, or Facilities Assistant with experience in commercial buildings, offices, or FM environments, looking for a stable, long‑term role in Central London. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance tasks within a commercial building Assist with basic reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Undertake minor repairs, fixes, and fabric maintenance Carry out basic carpentry, painting & decorating, patch repairs, and snagging works Support engineers with maintenance tasks as required Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and small compliance tasks Ensure building areas are kept safe, clean, and presentable Report faults and complete basic job reports using the CAFM system Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and site policies Candidate Requirements Previous experience as a General Maintenance Operative or Maintenance Operative Experience working within a commercial building, office, hotel, or facilities management environment Basic understanding of building fabric and general maintenance tasks Practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail Able to work independently and manage your daily workload Good communication and customer service skills Reliable, punctual, and well‑presented What’s on Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Monday to Friday day shift (no nights or shifts) Long‑term, stable role in a Central London commercial building Supportive SME facilities management provider Uniform, tools, and PPE provided Opportunity to develop skills within facilities management How to Apply If you are a General Maintenance Operative (GMO) looking for a commercial maintenance role in WC2, Central London, apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. (phone number removed) We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job