Job Description – General Maintenance Operative

SUMMARY

As a key member of the Facilities / Maintenance team, reporting to the HSE & Facilities Manager, the General Maintenance Operative will provide support to multi-skilled contractors / engineers, complete all Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks, as well as undertake a variety of trade tasks including, but not limited to, grounds maintenance, joinery, painting, plumbing and some basic mechanical and electrical work across the site.

The General Maintenance Operative will help to proactively identify maintenance required, delivering high standards of Facilities / Maintenance performance and working flexibly to support all areas of the business where required. You’ll also ensure a robust safe system of work is applied, with risk assessments completed as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake a variety of building and grounds maintenance tasks;
• Perform maintenance monthly checks and record the data;
• Support mechanical and electrical contractors as required;
• Identify and purchase replacement components when the need arises;
• Maintain the yards, including winter de-icing and light groundwork such, as weed removal and grass cutting;
• Property maintenance tasks including painting, decorating, basic plumbing, and electrical work;
• Performing minor repair work;
• PAT testing (training provided if necessary);
• Ad hoc welding (training provided if necessary);
• Occasional work at height (training provided if necessary).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar job role, preferably in a manufacturing environment;
• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks;
• Working knowledge of safe working practices/risk assessment processes;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships;
• Good time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work.

Desirable: (*Training can be given for the right applicant).

• A trade qualification demonstrating competence in basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fabricating work;
• *Counterbalance/Reach FLT’s ITSSAR or RTITB, MEWPS IPAF 3a & 3b;
• *PA1 & PA6 Safe use of pesticides and handheld applicator certificates;
• Full UK driving license;
• Good IT skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 40.5 hours per week.
• Monday-Thursday 07:45-17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break) and Friday 07:30-13.00.

If you're a hands-on person who enjoys problem-solving, variety and practical work we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a valued part of our Facilities team.