Senior Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join a leading Build‑to‑Rent developer in Salford. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a large residential development of over 550 apartments and its premium resident amenities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Perform basic plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, painting, decorating, tiling and general building repairs.
• Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and inspect apartments, communal areas and plant rooms.
• Support statutory compliance, health & safety inspections, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting checks.
• Work alongside external contractors, monitor completed works and maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system.
• Assist with the upkeep of resident facilities such as lounges, meeting spaces and gym areas.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota.

Required profile

• Previous experience in property maintenance, facilities management or building maintenance.
• Strong multi‑trade skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work on a rotating schedule, including occasional Saturdays and on‑call duties.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and statutory compliance.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Decorating
• Tiling
• General building repairs