Facilities Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Livingston is seeking a Facilities Operative to deliver essential maintenance services in school environments. The ideal candidate will ensure cleanliness, compliance, and maintain high standards of service. Responsibilities include daily operational support and various maintenance tasks. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and be physically fit. A full-time, permanent position with competitive benefits is offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with discounts

Family friendly policies

Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance tasks including basic repairs.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations at the school site.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
• Deliver Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance services.

Skills

General maintenance tasks

Basic repairs

Communication skills

Understanding of statutory compliance duties

Manual handling

Cleaning standards

Teamwork

Health and safety regulations

Job description

Annual salary: up to £26,298.72

Facilities Operative

Location: Livingston

Salary up to £26,298.72 per annum

Contract: Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our team in Inverness. You will be part of our Facilities Management (FM) team, delivering a range of Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance services to our clients. This is a key role, ensuring that maintenance, compliance, cleaning, and grounds tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support the day-to‑day operations of a school site, carrying out tasks such as setting up tables and chairs for lunch service, replacing locks, and performing general maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the facility. In addition, you will be responsible for statutory compliance duties for Mears Group, including flushing taps, checking boiler functionality, and undertaking manual handling tasks when required.

Your work will be carried out in line with agreed protocols and timeframes, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Role Criteria:

• Experience in general maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and upkeep
• Experience working in a similar role
• Previous experience working within a Facilities Management (FM) environment
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work to agreed protocols and timeframes
• Willingness to work weekends and participate in a rota‑based schedule
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting and liaising with site staff
• Understanding of statutory compliance duties (e.g. flushing taps, boiler checks)
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks safely
• Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and techniques for communal and specialist areas
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively
• Comfortable setting up rooms for school activities (e.g. tables and chairs for lunch service)
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of service
• Positive attitude and professional approach when interacting with staff, students, and visitors
• Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills across Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance
• Ability to identify and report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly
• Experience working in school or public building environments
• Basic IT literacy for logging tasks or completing compliance records

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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