Maintenance operative cover letter example

Dear Ms Begum,

I am applying for the Maintenance Operative role at Linden Housing Association. For the past three years I have carried out day-to-day repairs and planned checks in flats and communal areas for another housing association, and I hold a Level 2 NVQ in maintenance operations.

I complete around fifteen jobs a week, from leaking taps and broken doors to fence and gutter repairs, and I prepare empty flats for new tenants, including painting, lock changes and safety checks. I make emergencies safe first and arrange a qualified engineer whenever the work involves gas or electrics. Last winter a burst pipe flooded a communal hallway late in the day. I stopped the leak, made the hallway safe and stayed until the contractor arrived, so the residents had water back that evening.

I like working with residents. I explain each repair clearly, treat their homes with respect and leave things clean. I keep accurate records on the job system so the next person knows exactly what has been done.

I hold a full driving licence and I can be on call for out-of-hours emergencies. I would welcome the chance to discuss the role. Thank you for reading my application.

Yours sincerely,

Craig Donovan