Multi-Trade Maintenance Role at Scape London - Grow Fast in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Maintenance Operative role at Scape Hammersmith offers a solid foundation in multi-trade building maintenance within a professional, growing accommodation brand. The breadth of tasks — from plumbing and electrical to carpentry and plastering — means you'll develop genuinely versatile skills that transfer across the residential, hospitality, and student accommodation sectors.
Green flags:
- Exposure to a wide range of maintenance disciplines rather than a single trade — highly valuable for career development
- Clear internal progression routes mentioned explicitly, with opportunities to work across multiple Scape sites
- Part of a growing global brand with properties in the UK, Australia, and the US — potential for international internal moves
- Benefits package is above average for this sector: EAP, pension, increasing holiday, parental benefits
Points to probe at interview:
- No salary is listed — for a 40-hour role with on-call requirements in London, the market rate for a multi-trade operative is typically £28,000–£36,000. Ensure your offer reflects the on-call element
- The on-call rota covering evenings and weekends is a significant commitment — clarify frequency and compensation
- Work-life balance may be challenging given the broad shift window (7am–8pm, Mon–Sun) and on-call duties
For someone early-to-mid career in facilities or property maintenance, this role offers strong brand recognition and skills diversification within a fast-growing company — a sound step toward a Senior Maintenance or Facilities Manager position.
Fancy working for a global brand that is genuinely going places? Scape is a premium accommodation provider with buildings across London, Surrey, Australia and the US. As such, we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our growing family. Alongside an excellent benefits package which includes onsite gym, free fresh fruit, and a generous holiday allowance, we believe in supporting people to achieve their full potential, which means there are always opportunities to progress at Scape. So, if you're enthusiastic about working alongside a talented team to deliver the best living experience, don't hesitate to apply today. We look forward to receiving your CV.
Scape HammersmithHours: 40 hours per week, shift patterns between 7am–8pm, Monday–Sunday.
Onboarding: The successful candidate will be asked to complete a DBS check and provide references to cover the last 3 years.
Maintenance OperativeHours: 40 hours per week to cover 7am–8pm, Monday–Friday. You will also be part of an on-call rota which will include evenings and weekends.
Your Main Responsibilities Include- Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance work (carpentry, tiling, basic plumbing, basic electrical, guttering, decorating, plastering, kitchen and bathroom maintenance and more)
- Carry out fault finding and leak investigations
- Carry out repairs and/or additional work arising from examinations and investigations
- Comply with Health & Safety processes and responsibilities
- Complete reports and paperwork as required
- Oversee and work alongside the maintenance team of your site and the work carried out
- Stock-taking (where appropriate) and keep records of stock levels
- Ensure that plant rooms and other maintenance areas are kept tidy, and equipment is checked on a regular basis; faulty or broken equipment is to be reported and resolved through liaison with your Maintenance Manager
- Control and direct specialist sub-contractors at all times when they visit site
- Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures
- Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
- Participate in regular, structured on-call system within the UK
- Be responsible for all keys and locks within the site
- Undertake painting duties where applicable
- Adhere to procedures to ensure that all maintenance issues are completed in a timely and correct manner, efficiently, economically and for the benefit of the site and the company
- Be aware of and adhere to all company Policies and Procedures
- Report all incidents/accidents to the Maintenance Manager, filling in the accident book when required and log all incidents/accidents in the Health & Safety computerised system
- Observe good personal hygiene and appearance including uniform
- Participate in any training sessions as required
- A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Good communication skills
- Excellent time keeping
- A friendly and professional manner
- Excellent customer service
- The ability to work under pressure
- Experience in a similar role
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Flexible in working hours
As a Scape Maintenance Operative you will be part of an enthusiastic team who work hard to give students the ultimate Scape experience. If you want to provide excellent customer service and are a team player, then we're sure you'll fit right in!
We Have a Range Of Employee Benefits Including- Birthday day off!*
- Access to our onsite gyms
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee of the month awards
- Annual exceptional performance awards
- Access to our Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme*
- Increasing holiday allowance*
- £150 for recommending a friend to Scape*
- Long service award for our loyal employees
- Maternity + Paternity benefits*
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Overtime and the opportunity to work across Scape sites
- Enrolment onto the Scape Pension Scheme*
- Team socials!!
If this sounds like you and you want to hear more, forward your CV and contact details. We look forward to hearing from you.
Scape Hammersmith Team
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