Facilities Operative (Caretaker)

SATRA Technology; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Life assurance

Group personal pension

Income protection

Annual leave 25-30 days

Job summary

SATRA Technology is seeking a full-time Facilities Operative (Caretaker) for our Kettering site. The role maintains the safe and efficient running of SATRA facilities, with a 37.5 hour week and rotating shifts (early, mid, and late weeks).

Duties include DIY, basic plumbing, painting, FLT driving, toilet logs, site security and alarm checks, health and safety checks, and occasional heavy lifting. You need a full driving licence, be able to work solo or in a team, and be willing to train as a

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team or alone.
• Flexible/adaptable.
• Positive, ‘can-do' attitude.
• Experience of building effective relationships across various departments.
• Prepared to train and act as a first aider.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a comprehensive range of caretaking duties including DIY, basic plumbing, painting & decorating and driving a FLT.
• Completion of toilet logs detailing work undertaken.
• Security of site, opening and closing.
• Pool car safety and maintenance checks.
• Intruder and fire alarm call outs.
• Key holder.
• Health & Safety checks.
• Some heavy lifting may be required on occasions.
• Hospitality as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Full driving licence

Tools

FLT driving

Job description

VACANCY

Role: FACILITIES OPERATIVE (CARETAKER)

Location:Kettering, UK

Salary: Up to £25,000 (plus on-call allowance one week in three)

Hours:37.5 hrs per week

Ref:43/26

We have a full-time vacancy for a Facilities Operative to work in our Facilities department, maintaining the safe and efficient running of SATRA sites.

Operating on a rotating split shift system:

• Week 1 Monday to Friday 5:30am – 1:30pm
• Week 2 Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Week 3 Monday to Friday 11:00am – 7:00pm

Responsibilities

• Provision of a comprehensive range of caretaking duties which will include DIY, basic plumbing, painting & decorating and driving a FLT.
• Completion of toilet logs detailing work undertaken
• Security of site, opening and closing
• Pool car safety and maintenance checks
• Intruder and fire alarm call outs
• Key holder
• Conducting Health & Safety checks
• Some heavy lifting will be required on occasions
• Hospitality as required

About You

Candidates must have:

• Able to work as part of a team or alone
• Flexible/adaptable
• Positive, ‘can-do' attitude
• Experience of building effective relationships across various departments
• Full driving licence
• Prepared to train and act as a first aider
• Problem solving skills

Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th September 2026