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Hard Maintenance Operative
Gloucestershire
Job Title: Hard Maintenance Operative
Location: Cheltenham
Contract Type: Full Time
Hourly Rate: 22.50 - £25.00 per hour
About Us
Our client is responsible for maintaining safe, secure, and welcoming environments across our social housing. We re looking for a reliable and proactive Hard Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role is hands-on and varied, working both independently and as part of a team to ensure our outdoor and structural facilities are kept in excellent condition.
The Role
As a Hard Maintenance Operative, you ll take responsibility for a wide range of outdoor and structural maintenance tasks, from fence repairs and pathway upkeep to general grounds work. You ll play a vital role in keeping our sites safe, functional, and presentable.
Key Responsibilities
We re looking for someone practical, hardworking, and able to turn their hand to a variety of maintenance jobs. You ll have good problem solving skills, take pride in your work, and enjoy working outdoors in all seasons.
Essential Skills & Experience

Location: Cheltenham
Contract Type: Full Time
Hourly Rate: 22.50 - £25.00 per hour
About Us
Our client is responsible for maintaining safe, secure, and welcoming environments across our social housing. We re looking for a reliable and proactive Hard Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role is hands-on and varied, working both independently and as part of a team to ensure our outdoor and structural facilities are kept in excellent condition.
The Role
As a Hard Maintenance Operative, you ll take responsibility for a wide range of outdoor and structural maintenance tasks, from fence repairs and pathway upkeep to general grounds work. You ll play a vital role in keeping our sites safe, functional, and presentable.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out fence repairs, gate adjustments, and boundary maintenance.
- Undertake general grounds maintenance including minor landscaping, pathway repairs, and site tidiness.
- Perform small-scale building fabric repairs (e.g., brickwork, paving, drainage).
- Support planned and reactive maintenance tasks as required.
- Operate tools, machinery, and equipment safely and effectively.
- Ensure all work complies with health & safety requirements.
- Report any hazards, defects, or required works promptly to management.
We re looking for someone practical, hardworking, and able to turn their hand to a variety of maintenance jobs. You ll have good problem solving skills, take pride in your work, and enjoy working outdoors in all seasons.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in grounds, maintenance, or a similar trade-based role.
- Ability to use hand tools and small machinery confidently and safely.
- Basic knowledge of fencing, grounds upkeep, and general building fabric repairs.
- Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
- A full UK driving licence
Salary: £22 to £25 Hourly +
Hours Per Week: Full Time