We offer a professional service to a variety of clients from housing associations to high-end estate agents. This could be a carpenter to fit a new door lock, a gas safe plumber to install a new boiler or a full property refurbishment. No job is too small and, as a result, this means that properties receive the care they deserve with an exceptional level of customer service from both office and field staff.

We are an ambitious company, and we are always looking for great people to join our team. Being part of the Optimal family is important to us and if you share our vision and values, the Optimal Group is the place for you.

At the Optimal, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity. We are an Optimistic and Positive Team, at the same time, Inspirational, Magnificent, Amazing and Loyal.

The role

** Paying up to £64 per hour, day rate £213** Evening and weekend work available. We also supply a brand new van, cover your insurance

We are looking to recruit a new team of Maintenance Engineers to join our growing business. As Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for carrying out property repairs, maintenance tasks and property inspections. The jobs are based in London, inside the M25. We aim to keep your jobs in the same areas to decrease travel times between jobs.

What you will be doing day to day

Visiting properties to diagnose and carryout repairs as per the schedule arranged for that day.
Carry out basic plumbing (e.g. unblocking drains/gutters, fixing leaks and changing taps/waste).
Carry out basic electrics (e.g. changing bulbs/fittings, replacing switches or sockets).
Carry out basic carpentry (e.g. changing locks, handles).
Carry out basic painting and decorations.
Carry out basic handyman services (e.g. installation of blinds).
Carry out full refurbishments (new kitchens/bathroom).
Travel between jobs in and around inside the M25 (London)
Update jobs via our portal, ensuring reports are written thoroughly and good quality pictures are taken.
Where jobs are to be quoted for to provide a report with the materials needed, and time needed to carry out the further repairs along with a description of the issue and the sets needs to rectify the issue.
You will be paid on completed jobs only and will take on a minimum of 4 jobs per day.

About you

You are multi – skilled within the construction trade with a minimum of 5 years working in this field
You are able to carry out basic electrical duties/installations.
You are able to carry out basic plumbing work.
You are able to carry out basic carpentry and joinery duties.
You have your own basic tool kit.
You have a clean,valid UK driving licence- we will check this prior to interview
Ability to diagnose and carry out repairs whilst on site including ability to source materials required.
Able to prove high standard of work through client references, vetting sites such as check a trade and photos if possible.
You are trustworthy and carry out a high standard of work at all times

Benefits

Flexible working- choose which days you want to work (Standard day is from 8-5 or 9-6)
A busy workload
Overtime and weekend work available
New van and insurance provided-van can be taken home
Smart, branded uniform provided
An employee-first culture with a supportive team
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