We’re seeking a dedicated Estate & Minor Maintenance Operative to join Encore at one of our established developments in North West London. This is a full-time opportunity for someone who takes pride in keeping sites well-maintained, safe, and welcoming.
Location: London, NW9
Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00
Salary: £26,936
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of the development, including:
General maintenance tasks (e.g., changing lightbulbs and lamps)
Caretaking and gardening duties to keep the site in top condition
Minor Maintenance Tasks (Painting, Equipment upkeep and other minor repairs/works)
Cleaning communal areas and facilities
Emergency system testing, such as fire alarms and emergency lighting
Managing bin stores and car park monitoring
CCTV surveillance and monitoring
Operating site machinery and programming fob access control systems (full training provided)
What We’re Looking For
While previous experience in cleaning or security is advantageous, it’s not essential. We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry or General Handyperson work.
Lives within a 45-minute commute of the site
Is comfortable using IT systems to log and track jobs or issues
Has a proactive, can-do attitude and values attention to detail
What We Offer
At Encore, we believe in supporting our team with great benefits, including:
Annual Leave: 20 days + bank holidays (pro-rata for shift patterns)
Health Benefits: Access to SmartHealth online services for you and your immediate family
Wellbeing Support: Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme
Recognition: Perkbox rewards and company social events
Future Security: Company pension scheme
Why Join Encore?
At Encore, we take pride in delivering excellence in property management and maintenance. As an Estate Operative, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, clean, and inviting environment for residents.
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Ready to be part of a team that values quality and professionalism? We’d love to hear from you!
Managing property as though we live there
Our mission is to make places better and deliver a brilliant residential property management experience. As property professionals, we created Encore in 2004 following our own experience of receiving poor management and the difficulty of finding a managing agent with the right aptitude and attitude. We chose the name Encore because it symbolises a great performance - which is what we strive to deliver. From the beginning we've adopted the philosophy of ‘taking care of your property as though we live there'.
Professional service through a proactive approach
Our approach is based on the following principles:
- Quality people with time to manage
- Operational structure and rigour
- Well-honed systems that work
- Maintenance and compliance under control
- Financial control
- Professionalism and pride
We work WITH you.
Local expertise
Encore manages a portfolio of high quality residential developments across the UK. With local teams in Cambridge, Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Sandhurst, we are experienced at dealing with all types of estates. Our property professionals look after properties across East Anglia, London, the Thames Valley, South West, Midlands and North West and our expertise and experience has been honed over 20 years of award winning property management.
