Facilities Operative

FM Conway; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company pension

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Operative at our Sevenoaks head office to carry out carpentry and general building maintenance across our facilities. The role supports HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems and requires a full UK driving licence.

You will undertake reactive and planned maintenance, maintain records, and contribute to larger renovation projects with a focus on safety and reliability. A permanent full-time position offering company benefits is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry maintenance within industrial settings.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Understanding of other basic building systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Carry out planned maintenance as scheduled.
• Support HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems when required.
• Perform general carpentry, painting and flooring tasks.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Identify safety hazards and report them.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Building systems

Driving licence

Education

Carpentry NVQ

City & Guilds Carpentry

Job description

FM Conway is currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Operative to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities. As our Facilities Maintenance Operative you will carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks including but not limited to carpentry, finishing, general building and external works. This is a permanent, full-time position based from our head office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The duties of the Facilities Maintenance Operative role will include:

Responding promptly to reactive maintenance requests and effectively diagnose faults

Completing planned maintenance works in accordance with schedules, specifications, and compliance requirements

Supporting the wider facilities team in maintaining other building systems such as HVAC, electrical and mechanical when required

Completing general building repairs including minor carpentry, painting, fittings and flooring tasks

Maintaining accurate records of completed carpentry and maintenance work in line with company procedures

Identifying and reporting any safety concerns or potential hazards related to water systems and leaks

Working with the wider maintenance team on larger renovation or improvement projects

What skills and experience do you need?

You will have experience in carpentry maintenance and repair within commercial or industrial environments, along with a good understanding of other basic building systems. An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry or City and Guilds in Carpentry is desirable. You must have a full UK driving licence and be confident using mobile devices to complete tasks.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Facilities Maintenance Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, a company van, company pension, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.EDI-Strategy

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