Maintenance Operative

Job title and organisation: Maintenance Operative - GIPSIL

Salary: £26,139 per annum

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 14th October 2026

GIPSIL is looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you will support the upkeep, repair, and refurbishment of our property portfolio, helping us provide safe, high-quality homes for our tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day reactive and cyclical maintenance across GIPSIL properties
• Refurbish empty homes to meet Design and Quality standards as directed by the Project Co‑ordinator
• Support the team in bringing leased properties up to Decent Homes standards
• Carry out a wide range of general property maintenance tasks, including:
• Basic joinery
• Plastering
• Decorating
• Plumbing
• Wall tiling
• Bricklaying
• Follow work schedules and deadlines, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently
• Contribute to building and refurbishment projects in line with agreed specifications
• Collect materials and equipment as required and oversee deliveries to site
• Represent GIPSIL in a professional, courteous manner at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in general maintenance or property refurbishment
• Possesses a multi-skilled trade background
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is organised and able to work to deadlines and schedules
• Has a strong commitment to quality and customer service
• Holds a full UK driving licence (if required for the role)

Why Join GIPSIL?

• Be part of a team making a real difference to communities
• Work across a varied and rewarding property portfolio
• Opportunities for development and gaining further skills

How To Apply If you'd like to find out more or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Matthew Barley via [email protected].

Please visit our vacancy page to apply by uploading your CV. Please note that you will need to set up an account to submit your application.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close when we receive suitable interest so apply today.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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