General Labourer & Maintenance Operative

Water Ltd; Bury; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Water Ltd is seeking a reliable General Labourer & Maintenance Operative to support day-to-day operations. The role involves general labouring, yard and workshop upkeep, and premises maintenance across our facilities.

You will assist with equipment, deliveries, and basic repairs while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous Handy person experience desirable.
• Good level of physical fitness for manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Carry out general yard duties and keep areas clean, safe and organised.
• Undertake general grounds maintenance including gardening and hedge trimming.
• Maintain clean and safe workshop and office facilities; do basic DIY and repairs.
• Install and fix items such as shelving and noticeboards; assist with moving furniture.
• Assist with deliveries and loading/unloading; organise materials and tools.
• Support tradespeople and other team members with general labouring duties.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Health and safety

Reliable

Punctual

Good communication

Description du poste

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and practical General Labourer & Maintenance Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the business, undertaking a variety of general labouring, yard, workshop and premises maintenance duties. This is a varied, hands-on role which will involve keeping our yard, workshop and office facilities clean, safe, organised and well maintained, alongside assisting with equipment, materials, deliveries and general operational activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible and willing to turn their hand to a range of tasks. They will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Carrying out general yard duties, ensuring all areas are regularly checked and kept clean, tidy, safe and organised.
• Undertaking general grounds maintenance, including gardening, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and maintaining external areas.
• Keeping pathways, entrances, storage areas and surrounding grounds clear of rubbish, debris and potential hazards.
• Carrying out general workshop housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance to ensure a safe and organised working environment.
• Undertaking general office and building maintenance, including basic DIY, minor repairs, painting, decorating and general upkeep.
• Installing and fixing items such as shelving, noticeboards, whiteboards, signage, pictures and other wall-mounted fixtures.
• Assembling, moving and installing office furniture, equipment and fittings as required.
• Carrying out routine checks of the yard, workshop, offices and surrounding premises to identify any cleaning, repairs or maintenance required.
• Ensuring communal areas, entrances, walkways and facilities are maintained to a clean, safe and presentable standard.
• Assisting with plant, machinery and equipment as required.
• Loading, unloading, moving and organising materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assisting with deliveries, checking goods received and ensuring items are stored appropriately.
• Supporting tradespeople, workshop operatives and other team members with general labouring duties as required.
• Assisting with waste management, including the removal and appropriate disposal of general rubbish and keeping waste storage areas tidy.
• Identifying and reporting any faults, damage, hazards or maintenance issues requiring further attention.
• Taking a proactive approach to identifying and completing general cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping tasks without always requiring instruction.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties required to support the general maintenance, upkeep and smooth running of the business premises.

Full UK Driving Licence.

• Previous Handy person experience
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous labouring or construction experience.
• CSCS Card (where applicable).