Class 2 Driver & General Maintenance

LondonEnergy; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a Class 2 General Maintenance Operative for a fixed-term contract. This role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the plant while operating vehicles and performing various maintenance tasks. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that significantly contributes to recycling and waste processing efforts in London. If you are a hands-on individual with a Class 2 license and enjoy outdoor work, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical & Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in labouring and working outdoors is essential.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining the plant and grounds for safety.
• Operating Class 2 vehicles and performing general labouring duties.
• Completing documentation for planned maintenance tasks.

Skills

Labouring experience

Handyman skills

Communication skills

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Basic understanding of plumbing systems

Basic understanding of HVAC systems

Education

Class 2 driving license

Full driving license

Tools

Hardware tools

Electrical equipment

Mechanical equipment

Forklift trucks

Job description

• Job Title: Class 2 General Maintenance Operative
• Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
• Salary: £36,856.77 + a 7.5% Shift Allowance
• Location: Edmonton, North London

About LondonEnergy:

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role:

LondonEnergy are looking for one Full-Time and one 12 Month FTC Class 2 Driver - General Maintenance Operative. This will be based in Edmonton, North London.

As the General Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the plant, as well as buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe environment for all users of the plant. Your Class 2 license will allow you to operate our vehicles. We can train you on the Gully Sucker and Road Sweeper.

Responsibilities:

• General labouring duties including cleaning our site, utilising sweeping, hosing, shovelling and cleaning, using a range of mechanical equipment and operating small mobile plant and forklift trucks, site clearances and general upkeep.
• Carrying out loading and unloading as required, using appropriate equipment as necessary.
• Undertaking decorating tasks as required (e.g., painting & minor repairs, installing safety equipment, and helping assemble furniture).
• Carrying out portering duties as directed, including portage of dangerous substances.
• Undertaking any other appropriate work as directed.
• Completing appropriate documentation relating to planned maintenance.
• Driving our Class 2 vehicles around the site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience labouring & working outdoors.
• Experience in handyman work, using hardware tools and electrical equipment.
• A basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
• Ability to communicate in a work environment within a team.
• Experience of labouring in either an industrial or building and civil engineering environment.
• A full driving licence and Class 2 license is essential.
• Must be available for short-term call out.
• You must be available to work on a rotating shift pattern, full daytime hours between the days of Monday - Sunday.

Benefits:

• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.