Maintenance Operative

2026-03-10

Full time

Temporary


Maintenance Operative

Location: County Durham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

Pay: £14.00 per hour (PAYE)

Contract: Long-term, potential permanent for the right candidate


Overview:

Gi Group are partnering with a respected social housing provider in County Durham to recruit a Maintenance Operative. This role offers stability, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful interim period.


Role Duties:

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality repair and improvement works across residential properties managed by the housing provider. Key duties include:

  • Reactive Repair Works: Attend to a range of maintenance requests including joinery/carpentry, plumbing (tap and toilet repairs), lock replacements, patch plastering, painting touch-ups, and minor tiling.
  • Void Property Preparation: Prepare empty properties for new occupants by clearing, carrying out essential repairs, securing premises, and ensuring properties are ready for rapid re-letting.
  • Grounds and External Maintenance: Undertake basic fencing repairs, gutter clearance, and minor external works to maintain the safety and appearance of properties.
  • Adaptations and Minor Works: Fit minor adaptations to support tenant requirements and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Material Handling: Manage building materials efficiently and undertake basic numeracy tasks for quoting, measuring, and payment processing as required.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role, ideally within social housing or a similar environment.
  • Competent in general repairs, basic joinery/carpentry, plumbing, patch plastering, and painting.
  • Knowledge of building materials and maintenance best practice.
  • Ability to turnaround void properties efficiently, prioritising safe and effective repairs for re-letting.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential) to travel between properties.
  • Basic numeracy skills, enabling you to accurately quote for jobs and handle payments.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.


Benefits:

  • Weekly pay via Gi Group
  • Long-term contract with the prospect of a permanent role
  • Supportive team environment and onboarding process


How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, apply here now!




Housing

Building & Construction

1253 - HUB - North East

Durham - County Durham


14



Maintenance Operative
Temporary / Durham
Location:
Durham
Sector:
Housing
Job Type:
Building & Construction
Number of vacancies:
3
Reference code:
1253
Gi Group Team:
HUB - North East
Salary:
14
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-03-10

Maintenance Operative

Location: County Durham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

Pay: £14.00 per hour (PAYE)

Contract: Long-term, potential permanent for the right candidate


Overview:

Gi Group are partnering with a respected social housing provider in County Durham to recruit a Maintenance Operative. This role offers stability, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful interim period.


Role Duties:

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality repair and improvement works across residential properties managed by the housing provider. Key duties include:

  • Reactive Repair Works: Attend to a range of maintenance requests including joinery/carpentry, plumbing (tap and toilet repairs), lock replacements, patch plastering, painting touch-ups, and minor tiling.
  • Void Property Preparation: Prepare empty properties for new occupants by clearing, carrying out essential repairs, securing premises, and ensuring properties are ready for rapid re-letting.
  • Grounds and External Maintenance: Undertake basic fencing repairs, gutter clearance, and minor external works to maintain the safety and appearance of properties.
  • Adaptations and Minor Works: Fit minor adaptations to support tenant requirements and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Material Handling: Manage building materials efficiently and undertake basic numeracy tasks for quoting, measuring, and payment processing as required.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role, ideally within social housing or a similar environment.
  • Competent in general repairs, basic joinery/carpentry, plumbing, patch plastering, and painting.
  • Knowledge of building materials and maintenance best practice.
  • Ability to turnaround void properties efficiently, prioritising safe and effective repairs for re-letting.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential) to travel between properties.
  • Basic numeracy skills, enabling you to accurately quote for jobs and handle payments.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.


Benefits:

  • Weekly pay via Gi Group
  • Long-term contract with the prospect of a permanent role
  • Supportive team environment and onboarding process


How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, apply here now!



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