Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Operative – Station Maintenance Location: Essex & East London (Mobile) Salary: £35k–£40k basic + standby + overtime (£45k + OTE) + van Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative looking for steady, long-term work? We are hiring a mobile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative for a well-established contractor. They have recently secured a major four-year framework covering railway stations across Essex and East London. What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out reactive building repairs and property upkeep across station sites.
• Carpentry, lock replacements, minor glazing, and basic roofing repairs.
• Basic plumbing, plaster patching, tiling, and touch-up painting.
• Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and routine drainage tasks.
• Joining an on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours callouts. What you’ll need:
• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative or multi-trade handyman.
• Strong skills in carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).
• PTS card / CSCS card preferred. Candidates from commercial or FM maintenance backgrounds looking to break into rail as a Multi-Skilled Operative are welcome to apply. What’s on offer:
• £35k–£40k basic salary + standby retainer + overtime (£45k+ OTE).
• Company van, fuel card, tools, and PPE provided.
• Four years of secure, stable contract work. Interested? Apply today with your CV or call: Paul Letts Gapp Search | (phone number removed)