Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.77 to £18.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8HN |
| Company: | Pertemps Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 57531359 |
Summary
Job Title: Maintenance Operative
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 weeks initially- possibility of extension
Hours: Monday- Friday (9am-5pm)
Pay Rate: £15.77 to £18.40 per hour
Location: Edinburgh (EH8)
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out maintenance inspections and perform necessary repairs on building systems, following direction from the Facilities Manager.
- Duties include minor plastering, painting, screwing in hinges, fixing leaking taps.
- Responsible for inspecting rooms to identify and report visible maintenance issues.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and in line with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Assist in other general facilities duties such as moving equipment, replacing light bulbs, or fixing furniture.
Key Skills:
- Background in a relevant trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC).
- Must be proactive and fit and able to perform tasks.
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take instruction.
- Basic knowledge of building safety and compliance standards.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 weeks initially- possibility of extension
Hours: Monday- Friday (9am-5pm)
Pay Rate: £15.77 to £18.40 per hour
Location: Edinburgh (EH8)
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out maintenance inspections and perform necessary repairs on building systems, following direction from the Facilities Manager.
- Duties include minor plastering, painting, screwing in hinges, fixing leaking taps.
- Responsible for inspecting rooms to identify and report visible maintenance issues.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and in line with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Assist in other general facilities duties such as moving equipment, replacing light bulbs, or fixing furniture.
Key Skills:
- Background in a relevant trade (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC).
- Must be proactive and fit and able to perform tasks.
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take instruction.
- Basic knowledge of building safety and compliance standards.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately.