Caretaker/Maintenance Operative
Meridian Business Support · Southampton, England
Caretaker/Maintenance Operative at Meridian Business Support, based in Southampton, England. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Southampton, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 2 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Caretaker
Reference J3588
About the role
Caretaker/Maintenance Operative
Location: Redbridge IG4
Hours: 40 per week, 8am–5pm
Rate: £18.00 per hour (CIS self-employed, personal UTR)
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Are you an experienced Caretaker/Maintenance Operative looking to join a dynamic team where your skills will make a genuine difference?
We’re looking for a proactive, skilled Caretaker to help deliver excellent service standards across our contract.
Caretaker/Maintenance Operative duties include, but are not limited to:
Who are we looking for?
What’s in it for you?
Please apply today to be contacted by one of our specialist consultants
Location: Redbridge IG4
Hours: 40 per week, 8am–5pm
Rate: £18.00 per hour (CIS self-employed, personal UTR)
Start ASAP
Are you an experienced Caretaker/Maintenance Operative looking to join a dynamic team where your skills will make a genuine difference?
We’re looking for a proactive, skilled Caretaker to help deliver excellent service standards across our contract.
Caretaker/Maintenance Operative duties include, but are not limited to:
- Completion of minor maintenance including, but not limited to, general minor maintenance repairs, minor carpentry including door maintenance, decorative repair including painting and decorating, plumbing including unblocking WC’s and drainage, lamp changing, and landscaping repair (soft and hard)
- Completion of inspections in support of resource operation to check adherence to appropriate standards and policy, including quarterly maintenance checks, repair/fault identification, cleaning standards, site security and general upkeep
- Responsible for supporting resources in running their day-to-day activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, room set-up including furniture moving, sweeping and cleaning of the outside of the resource, hanging pictures, building of furniture, portable radiator management, stores management, repairs management and reporting of accidents and incidents to relevant managers
- Liaison with contractors, ensuring Health & Safety protocols are adhered to and communication with resource/head office over issues
- Completion of any other supporting/maintenance duties required
Who are we looking for?
- Proven experience in a caretaker/maintenance operative role
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
- A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate, diagnose, and repair faults efficiently.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Customer service champion
What’s in it for you?
- Long-term job stability, with the opportunity of temporary to permanent employment for the right person
- CIS
- Weekly pay
- Occasional overtime opportunities
- Beautiful location
- Supportive team environment
- Free parking
- The satisfaction of providing a meaningful service
Please apply today to be contacted by one of our specialist consultants
Reference: J3588 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Meridian Business Support
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