General Maintenance Operative

About the role

Join Smart Managed Solutions as a General Maintenance Operative, working on a Monday‑Friday schedule (07:00‑16:00 or 08:00‑17:00) at an exciting contract in Kingston upon Thames. You will help keep facilities running smoothly, meeting service level expectations through routine and reactive maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, decorating, minor plumbing, DIY repairs, lamp and tube replacements, and cleaning lighting diffusers.
• Safely load, unload and store stock, equipment, spares and deliveries.
• Support the engineering team with planned and reactive works, maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Promote a safe, healthy working environment and deliver excellent customer service.

Required profile

• Formally trained in an engineering discipline to City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ Level 1 (Building Services Maintenance desirable).
• Commitment to personal development and learning to maintain competence across all tasks.

Required skills

• Carpentry
• Painting and decorating
• Minor plumbing
• DIY maintenance
• Lamp and tube replacement

What we offer

• Mandatory leave on your birthday and life‑event leave
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Three fully paid volunteering days
• Holiday‑buy scheme, workplace pension and employee assistance programme
• Clear career progression and structured training