Maintenance Operative | Apply Now!

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established local business for a full-time, permanent Maintenance Operative.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a practical maintenance background who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping a site safe, secure and well maintained. You will be responsible for general maintenance, repairs and the day-to-day upkeep of the site, while supporting the wider team with operational duties when required.

Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern, including weekends
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

What’s on Offer

• £28,000 salary

• Full-time, permanent position

• Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern

• Ongoing training and development

• Supportive working environment

• Employee discount

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Opportunity to develop within a growing local business

The Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the site. Your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs

• General building maintenance and repairs

• Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work

• Painting and decorating

• Maintaining fencing, gates, drainage and external areas

• Using hand and power tools safely

• Carrying out regular site inspections

• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues

• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection records

• Supporting contractors and site inductions

• Assisting with routine compliance and safety checks

• Supporting site opening and closing procedures

• Assisting with access control and security checks

• Carrying out routine CCTV and site security checks

• Responding to maintenance issues that could affect site safety or security

• Supporting the wider team with general operational duties when required

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and confident carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks.

You will ideally have experience in maintenance, facilities, property maintenance, building maintenance or a similar hands-on environment.

You will need:

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience

• Good general repair and practical skills

• Experience using hand and power tools

• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge

• Carpentry and general building maintenance experience

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• A good understanding of health and safety

• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

• A proactive and reliable approach

• Good communication skills

• A full UK driving licence

• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends

Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent would be advantageous but are not essential.

Previous experience within facilities, property maintenance, industrial, commercial or secure-site environments would also be beneficial.

Interested?

If you have hands-on maintenance experience and are looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a growing local business, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of the HRGO Recruitment team will be in touch.