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Caretaker & Maintenance Operative

Brighton
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
£30,500 - £30,500 GBP yearly
Engineering
General Maintenance Operative / Caretaker

Location: Brighton, West Sussex, BN2

Salary: £30,500 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Hours: Optional of 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm

Invictus are seeking an experienced General Maintenance Operative on behalf of a specialist engineering team within the Facilities Management (FM) industry, working at an iconic, high-profile building in Brighton, West Sussex.

This is a client-facing role within a professional environment, where members of the client organisation and the general public regularly use the facilities. A high standard of workmanship, presentation, and communication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

* Carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across the site

* Planned (PPM) building inspections & repairs of fire doors (locks, hinges, door handles)

* Basic plumbing/water system PPM

* Carpentry works, including doors, locks, fixtures, and fittings

* Handyperson duties - general building repairs to ceiling tiles and holes in walls

* Providing support to soft services team when required, maintaining a tidy site and workplace

* Accurately recording works completed in line with site procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in a fabric or facilities maintenance role

* Competent in basic plumbing, carpentry, and general handyperson tasks

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

* Professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team

Security & Compliance Requirements

Due to the nature of the site, successful candidates must be able to pass an Enhanced DBS check

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary of £30,500

* Sociable working hours from 7am-4pm/8am – 5pm - Monday to Friday

* Opportunity to work in an established commercial building

* Be part of a specialist engineering team within a leading FM environment

* Stable, long-term role in a professional and well-managed setting

If you are a skilled Maintenance Operative (Fabric/Building Maintenance) looking to progress your career within a high-profile FM environment, we would like to hear from you. You can reach the hiring recruiter called James on (phone number removed)