Facilities Operative

Utilita Field Services Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy company is seeking a Facilities Operative based in Warrington to assist with service and maintenance across various sites. The candidate should have a full, clean driving license, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The role includes responding to facility requests, maintaining business relationships, and carrying out minor maintenance work. Benefits include career progression opportunities, a structured bonus scheme, and comprehensive health care.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Career progression opportunities

25 days annual leave

Health care scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering day

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Full clean driving license required for travel.
• Experience in a facilities or maintenance role is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service and maintenance activities.
• Respond to facility requests via ticketing system.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Carry out minor building fabric work.
• Complete audits and compliance checks accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Operative
Location: Warrington
Salary: £29,592
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same?

If you enjoy being active and, on your feet, helping with a variety of tasks, then being a Facilities Operative could be right up your street.

What does this role involve?

Based in our Warrington training academy, with frequent travel to other sites, you will carry our service and maintenance activities, to provide a safe environment for staff and customers.

Day to day, you will;

• assist with the running of multiple Utilita sites;
• respond to enquiries and requests raised on the facilities ticketing system;
• maintain effective business relationships with internal stakeholder, contractors and suppliers;
• carry out minor building fabric work;
• ensure all audits and compliance checks are completed within timescales and paperwork is recorded accurately.
  

Who are we looking for?

The role involves travel to various Utilita offices; therefore, you will have a full, clean driving licence and be willing to travel.

You will have excellent attention to detail, great communication skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.

You will be a solution focused individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role would be advantageous.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

• Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements.
• Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
• Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
• Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
• Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
• Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
• Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
• Death in service – we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
• Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.

About us

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe "what you can see, you can save". Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.

Welcome to the Luxion Group. We pride ourselves on being on the front-line of innovation. We’re enhancing lives and business through smart energy, solar and eco-friendly practices.

Through our three brands, Utilita Energy, Procode and Canary Care we’re shaping the future of technology and energy to create a better customer experience. Join a team of market disrupters and leaders since 2003.